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Every year on the Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha (Agahan) month, a very sacred and important festival of Hindu religion is celebrated – Geeta Jayanti. It is not just a festival, but a celebration of knowledge, action and devotion. This is the same historical day, when thousands of years ago, in the battlefield of Kurukshetra, Lord Shri Krishna explained the essence of life to Arjun who was trapped in attachment.
On this auspicious date, the fast of Mokshada Ekadashi is also observed, which is considered to give freedom from sins and salvation. So let us know when is this auspicious day this year and what is its significance.
Geeta Jayanti 2025: Date and auspicious time
According to the Panchang, this year Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi Tithi will start on 30 November 2025, Sunday at 09:29 PM and will end on 1 December 2025, Monday at 07:01 PM.
In Hindu religion, Udaya Tithi is considered best for the festival, hence Geeta Jayanti will be celebrated on 1st December 2025, Monday.
Auspicious time for worship and recitation:
- Abhijeet Muhurat: 11:49 am to 12:31 pm (most auspicious time of the day)
- wee hours: 05:08 AM to 06:02 AM (Best time for meditation and worship)
on this day Revati Nakshatra And Vyatipat Yoga A coincidence is also taking place, which is further increasing the auspiciousness of this day.
Why is Geeta Jayanti celebrated? the story behind it
This is the story of Dwapara Yuga, when the great war of Mahabharata was about to begin in Kurukshetra. When Pandava son Arjuna sees his own grandfather, guru and brothers standing before him as enemies on the battlefield, his heart trembles. His heart is filled with affection and pity. He puts down his weapons and sits on the chariot saying, “How can I kill my own people?”
Then Lord Krishna, who becomes Arjun’s charioteer, reminds him of his ‘Kshatriya Dharma’. He shows his vast form and gives him the deep knowledge of karma, soul, religion and life-death, which we know today as ‘Shrimad Bhagavad Geeta’. The day on which this divine knowledge was given was the date of Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi. That is why this day is celebrated every year as Geeta Jayanti.
What is the essence of Geeta?
The teachings of Geeta are contained in the sixth chapter of Mahabharata, ‘Bhishma Parva’. The solution to every problem of human life and the answer to every question is hidden in its 18 chapters and 710 verses. It teaches us how to do our work without worrying about the results, how to remain calm in happiness and sorrow and how to follow the path of religion.
