Festival
Gita Jayanti 2026
Sunday, 20 December 2026
- Tithi
- Shukla Ekadashi
- Tithi begins
- 19 Dec 22:10
- Tithi ends
- 20 Dec 20:15
Times are for New Delhi. The date and muhurat for other cities are below.
About Gita Jayanti
Gita Jayanti, Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi, marks the day Krishna spoke the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna; it is also Mokshada Ekadashi.
Gita Jayanti 2026 in major cities
| City | Date |
|---|---|
| Delhi | 20 Dec Sun |
| Mumbai | 20 Dec Sun |
| Ahmedabad | 20 Dec Sun |
| Kolkata | 20 Dec Sun |
| Chennai | 20 Dec Sun |
| Bengaluru | 20 Dec Sun |
| Hyderabad | 20 Dec Sun |
| Pune | 20 Dec Sun |
| Jaipur | 20 Dec Sun |
| Lucknow | 20 Dec Sun |
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Open the calendarFrequently asked questions
When is Gita Jayanti in 2026?
Gita Jayanti is on Sunday, 20 December 2026.
When does the tithi for Gita Jayanti 2026 begin and end?
Shukla Ekadashi begins on 19 Dec 22:10 and ends on 20 Dec 20:15 (New Delhi).