- By Kashish Rai
- Sat, 07 Dec 2024 12:39 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Gita Jayanti 2024: The Bhagavad Gita is a profoundly sacred Hindu scripture that has inspired countless individuals. Gita Jayanti commemorates the scripture's "birth anniversary". It is believed that Lord Krishna spoke the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita to warrior prince Arjuna on this day. This significant day falls on the Shukla Ekadashi of the Margashirsha month. According to the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna's teachings have illuminated a new path for humanity. As a result, Gita Jayanti is celebrated on Mokshada Ekadashi, a day of great spiritual significance. This occasion honours the Bhagavad Gita's profound impact on human understanding and spiritual growth.
Check out all the significant details regarding the date and rituals associated with this sacred day below:
Gita Jayanti 2024: 10th Or 11th December, When To Observe Bhagavad Gita Jayanti?
This year, Gita Jayanti will be observed on 11th December 2024. Ekadashi tithi will begin at 03:42 AM on 11th December 2024 and end at 01:09 AM on 12th December 2024. This will be the 5161st birth anniversary of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita.
Bhagavad Gita Jayanti commemorates the sacred day when Lord Krishna narrated the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. (Image Source: International Society For Krishna Consciousness - ISKCON)
Gita Jayanti 2024: Rituals
The Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat is a significant occasion, where devotees worship Lord Krishna, Maharishi Ved Vyas, and the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. To observe this fast, individuals must prepare by eating only once on the afternoon of Dashami Tithi, the day before Ekadashi. They must also resolve to fast on Ekadashi, abstaining from food at night.
On Ekadashi day, devotees wake up before sunrise and begin their fast with a pious heart. They worship Lord Krishna, offering him dhoop, diya, and naivedya. The evening is marked by jagran, a night vigil, where devotees worship Lord Krishna and engage in devotional activities. The next day, after the Ekadashi period has passed, devotees perform parana, breaking their fast by eating.
This occasion is celebrated with great enthusiasm, particularly in temples dedicated to Lord Krishna. Devotees from across India and abroad visit Kurukshetra to take a sacred bath in the holy pools. At home, devotees perform aarti and puja, seeking Lord Krishna's blessings. The day also emphasises the importance of Dharma, with many celebrations focused on teaching young people about the significance of the Bhagavad Gita.
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