What is Gita Jayanti?
Gita Jayanti marks the day Lord Krishna imparted the Bhagavad Gita, 700 verses in 18 chapters, to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Observed on Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi, it is celebrated with Gita path, discourses and Krishna puja in temples and homes across India.
Mokshada Ekadashi
The same Ekadashi is called Mokshada, 'the giver of liberation'. Tradition holds that observing this vrat with devotion helps free the soul from the cycle of rebirth and that its merit can be dedicated to ancestors.
Ways to observe the day
- Reading the Bhagavad Gita, or at least Chapter 12 or the 18th chapter, with the family
- Worshipping Lord Krishna and Lord Vishnu with tulsi, flowers and a ghee diya
- Observing the Mokshada Ekadashi fast and breaking it on Dwadashi
- Gifting a copy of the Gita, which is considered a meritorious act
Gita Jayanti & Mokshada Ekadashi Puja 2026 puja vidhi (step by step)
- Take the sankalp, bathe and set up a puja space with images of Krishna and a copy of the Gita.
- Light a ghee diya and offer tulsi leaves, flowers and fruit.
- Recite or listen to the Bhagavad Gita, choosing the chapters your Pandit Ji recommends.
- Chant Vishnu or Krishna mantras and perform aarti.
- Observe the Ekadashi fast and break it on Dwadashi at the parana time.
Book a Pandit Ji for Gita Jayanti & Mokshada Ekadashi Puja
Book a verified Pandit Ji on Live Sharma Ji and the puja is performed with authentic Vedic mantras, in person at your home or live-streamed for family abroad. Booking is confirmed on WhatsApp, and the pandit explains the vidhi and the samagri (items) you need beforehand.
Frequently asked questions
When is Gita Jayanti in 2026?
Gita Jayanti 2026 is on Sunday, 20 December 2026, and it coincides with Mokshada Ekadashi on Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi.
Why is it called Mokshada Ekadashi?
Mokshada means the giver of moksha, or liberation. The vrat is believed to bring spiritual merit for the devotee and for ancestors.
How do I find the right muhurat for Gita Jayanti?
The exact muhurat depends on your city's sunrise, sunset and tithi timings. Check a local panchang, or book a Pandit Ji on Live Sharma Ji, who will confirm the correct muhurat for your location before the puja.
Can Gita path and puja be performed online or live-streamed?
Yes. On Live Sharma Ji you can book a verified Pandit Ji for an in-person puja or a live-streamed puja, which suits families living abroad (NRIs) or away from home. The pandit performs the ritual with the sankalp in your family's name and you join over video.
Festival dates follow the lunar calendar (tithi) and can differ by a day between cities and panchangs. Confirm the exact muhurat for your city with your Pandit Ji when you book.
