Festival 2027 · Birth of the Bhagavad Gita (Mokshada Ekadashi)
Gita Jayanti (Mokshada Ekadashi) 2027
Thursday, 9 December 2027
Tithi begins: Thu 9 Dec, 2:59 AM IST
Tithi ends: Fri 10 Dec, 3:20 AM IST
Times for Delhi. Other cities can differ, sometimes by a day.
About Gita Jayanti (Mokshada Ekadashi)
Gita Jayanti falls on Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi (Mokshada Ekadashi), the day Krishna is said to have delivered the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna at Kurukshetra.
Devotees read the Gita, hold discourses and keep the Ekadashi fast.
How it is observed
- Reading or reciting the Bhagavad Gita (at least a chapter).
- Ekadashi fast and Vishnu puja.
- Gita discourses and quizzes.
- Distributing copies of the Gita.
Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar (tithi) as seen from Delhi and can differ by a day between regions and panchangs. Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions. Confirm with your local temple or priest for religious observances.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Gita Jayanti (Mokshada Ekadashi) in 2027?
Gita Jayanti (Mokshada Ekadashi) 2027 falls on Thursday, 9 December 2027. The tithi begins Thu 9 Dec, 2:59 AM IST and ends Fri 10 Dec, 3:20 AM IST (Delhi).
Is Gita Jayanti the same as Mokshada Ekadashi?
Yes, they fall on the same tithi, the Shukla Ekadashi of Margashirsha.
Why does the date of Gita Jayanti (Mokshada Ekadashi) change every year?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date moves against the 365-day calendar by about 11 days a year, then jumps back when an extra (Adhika) month is added.
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