Gita Jayanti 2026: when and what time
Gita Jayanti falls on the bright Ekadashi of Margashirsha; in 2026 that is Sunday 20 December, in both Kolkata and Dhaka. It is also Mokshada Ekadashi.
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Date and Ekadashi tithi
Kolkata times are IST, Dhaka times BST.
| Day | What | When |
|---|---|---|
| 19β20 Dec | Ekadashi tithi | 19 Dec 10:09 pm to 20 Dec 8:14 pm (Source: Drik Panchang, Gita Jayanti 2026 (Kolkata)) |
| Day | What | When |
|---|---|---|
| 19β20 Dec | Ekadashi tithi | 19 Dec 10:39 pm to 20 Dec 8:44 pm (Source: Drik Panchang, Gita Jayanti 2026 (Dhaka)) |
Drik's page prints no parana time, and we have not checked whether the ISKCON (Vaishnava) Mokshada Ekadashi falls on a different day. If you fast, check your panjika.
What Gita Jayanti is
Gita Jayanti marks the day the dialogue between Arjuna and Krishna, the Bhagavad Gita, took place on the Kurukshetra battlefield. It falls on the Shukla Ekadashi of Margashirsha, which is also called Mokshada Ekadashi. Large celebrations are held at Kurukshetra in Haryana. (Source: Wikipedia, Gita Jayanti)
Drik Panchang calls the 2026 observance the 5163rd anniversary of the Gita. (Source: Drik Panchang, Gita Jayanti 2026 (Kolkata))
- You can start the day by reading or listening to a chapter of the Gita, as your home prefers.
Questions
- When is Gita Jayanti in 2026?
- Sunday 20 December 2026, in Kolkata and Dhaka (Drik Panchang).
- What time is the Ekadashi tithi on Gita Jayanti 2026?
- Kolkata: 19 Dec 10:09 pm to 20 Dec 8:14 pm. Dhaka: 10:39 pm to 8:44 pm the next day.
- Is Gita Jayanti the same day as Mokshada Ekadashi?
- Yes. Gita Jayanti is observed on Mokshada Ekadashi, and in 2026 both fall on Sunday 20 December.
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