Gita Jayanti 2026
Gita Jayanti 2026 is on Sunday, 20 December 2026. The tithi runs from 22:09, 19 December 2026 to 20:14, 20 December 2026.
Gita Jayanti 2026 date in major cities
| City | Date | Puja time |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Sunday, 20 December 2026 | — |
| Mumbai | Sunday, 20 December 2026 | — |
| Ahmedabad | Sunday, 20 December 2026 | — |
| Kolkata | Sunday, 20 December 2026 | — |
| Chennai | Sunday, 20 December 2026 | — |
| Bengaluru | Sunday, 20 December 2026 | — |
| Hyderabad | Sunday, 20 December 2026 | — |
| Varanasi | Sunday, 20 December 2026 | — |
About Gita Jayanti
Gita Mahotsav, Gita Jayanti, also known as Mokshada Ekadashi or Matsya Dvadashi is a Hindu observance that marks the day the Bhagavad Gita dialogue occurred between Arjuna and Krishna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. It is celebrated on Shukla Ekadashi, the 11th day of the waxing moon of the lunar month Margashirsha of the Hindu calendar.
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Questions people ask
When is Gita Jayanti in 2026?
Gita Jayanti is on Sunday, 20 December 2026 (New Delhi). In some regions the date can be a day apart; see the table above for your city.
Why is Gita Jayanti celebrated?
Gita Mahotsav, Gita Jayanti, also known as Mokshada Ekadashi or Matsya Dvadashi is a Hindu observance that marks the day the Bhagavad Gita dialogue occurred between Arjuna and Krishna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.
Other years: Gita Jayanti 2027
Updated: 2026-10-18 · Calculated for the place shown, with Lahiri ayanamsha. How we calculate