Gita Jayanti 2025 : Discover the Date and Sacred Rituals for this Auspicious Day

The central practice of the day is the recitation of the Bhagavad Gita. It is considered highly auspicious to read or listen to its 18 chapters. Special pujas and bhajans are organized in temples, especially in ISKCON temples and in Kurukshetra, the place where the sacred knowledge was first revealed. Chanting the mantra "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya" is also an integral part of the worship.The Significance of Gita JayantiThe Bhagavad Gita is a revered scripture that contains the essence of life and provides guidance on righteousness, duty (dharma), and liberation (moksha). Celebrating Gita Jayanti serve The Ekadashi tithi begins at 12:23 PM on November 30th and concludes at 11:37 AM on December 1st.This day is also celebrated as Mokshada Ekadashi, which is believed to grant salvation and liberation.Worship and RitualsOn Gita Jayanti, devotees of Lord Krishna observe a fast and engage in worship. The day begins with an early morning bath and wearing clean clothes. An idol or picture of Lord Vishnu is placed on a clean platform, followed by offering water, lighting a lamp with ghee, and applying a tilak of sandalwood paste. Devotees offer yellow flowers, fruits, and sweets, particularly tulsi leaves, which are considered very dear to Lord Vishnu.The central practice of the day is the recitation of the Bhagavad Gita. It is considered highly auspicious to read or listen to its 18 chapters.Special pujas and bhajans are organized in temples, especially in ISKCON temples and in Kurukshetra, the place where the sacred knowledge was first revealed.Chanting the mantra "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya" is also an integral part of the worship.