Mokshada Ekadashi 2017 - Gita Jayanti

Gita Jayanti or Bhagavad Gita Jayanti, the birthday of Bhagavad Gita will be celebrated on November 30, 2017. Popular as the holy book of Hindus, Gita explains the meaning and concept of life. Know more about Gita Jayanti here…

Gita Jayanti or Bhagavad Geeta Jayanthi, the birthday of Bhagavad Gita, is celebrated on Margashirsha Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (November – December). In other words, Gita Jayanti is observed on the 11th day of the Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha month. It is believed that the Bhagavad Gita was rendered by Lord Krishna to Arjuna on this day.

Bhagavad Gita was first told to Arjuna by Lord Krishna nearly six thousand years ago, during Kurukshetra war. Gita Jayanti is celebrated throughout India and the world with lot of gusto.

Gita Jayanti is also celebrated as Mokshada Ekadashi. On this day, devotees observe fast and on Dwadashi day fast is broken by taking ritual bath and performing Krishna puja. Play of Krishna and Arjun are performed by devotees at Nritya Natika. Bhajan and songs are sung by the devotees at night. The holy book ‘Bhagavad Gita’ is worshiped on the day of Gita Jayanti. Mantras of this holy Book are chanted whole day by the devotees.

Mokshada Ekadashi : The Story Behind

Legends say that at the time of Mahabharata war at Kurukshetra, Arjun got confused to fight with his own Relative Bhishma, teacher Guru Dhrona and other people who were in the army of Kauravas. Then Lord Krishna gave the knowledge of life and beyond the life to him. He told each and every thing about the life of a human being. This knowledge made bright way to Arjun and now people across the country have adopted Gita Saar in their life. People who adopt Gita Saar in life, never get unhappy and stressed.

The Gita was produced about six thousand years ago. The teachings of Lord Krishna are based on the Upanishads, the ancient classics of India. The Gita shows the way for millions of Hindus to lead their lives in a more productive and fulfilling manner. It is believed that the Gita is a source of power and wisdom, and strengthens people when they are weak.