Introduction
Geeta Jayanti is the day that celebrates the holy day when Lord Krishna shared with Arjuna the Bhagavad Gita on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. It is the most spiritually moving day for Sanatan Dharma, happily celebrated with utmost devotion by seekers, scholars, and devotees.
It is not only a celebration of divine dialogue, but also a time to gain Krishna’s immortal teachings on moksha, karma, and dharma. During Geeta Jayanti Puja, the people worship the wisdom contained in the Gita and welcome knowledge, wisdom, and peace into their lives.
Geeta Jayanti in 2025
Geeta Jayanti will be celebrated on Sunday, 7 December 2025, i.e., Shukla Ekadashi of Margashirsha month—or Mokshada Ekadashi.
Mythological Significance of Geeta Jayanti
Bhagavad Gita—a conversation between Lord Krishna and Arjuna—was spread on the battlefield of the Mahabharata war at Kurukshetra. It was the period when Arjuna was confronted by a moral dilemma and despondency that Krishna taught him the universal principles of life, duty, detachment, and self-realization.
It is said that on this day, more than 5000 years ago, this eternal scripture was first read, and hence Geeta Jayanti is the birth day of the Bhagavad Gita.
What is Geeta Jayanti Puja?
Geeta Jayanti Puja is a puja festival consisting of:
- Reading or reciting the Bhagavad Gita
- Performing puja of Lord Krishna and the book Gita Granth
- Fasting or having sattvic food
- Distribution of sweets, flowers, and incense
- Listening to Katha or the Gita discourses.
The puja cleanses the mind, washes off the soul, and infuses it with the timelessness of Lord Krishna’s values.
Step-by-Step Geeta Jayanti Puja Process
Pre-Puja Preparations
- Clean the area of puja and place a Bhagavad Gita book or image on a platform
- Place an image or idol of Lord Krishna (Vishwaroop form, if possible)
- Flower, agarbatti, and ghee diyas that decorate the altar
Samagri Needed
- Bhagavad Gita book or scroll
- Idol or image of Lord Krishna
- Flowers, garland, and tulsi leaves
- Diya, dhoop, incense sticks
- Panchamrit (ghee, sugar, honey, curd, milk)
- Fruits and sattvic sweets (kheer or ladoos)
- A yellow or red clean cloth to cover the book
Step-by-Step Puja Vidhi
Sankalp (Vow):
Take a sankalp to get spiritual growth and wisdom from the Gita.
Dhyana & Invocation:
Meditate on Lord Krishna and chant “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” or Gita Dhyana Shloka.
Gita Abhishek:
Symbolic Bathing:
Rose water bath symbolically provides gentle sprinkles of water.
Offerings:
Offer flowers, tulsi patti, fruit, incense, and deep offerings to Lord Krishna and the scripture.
Reading of Bhagavad Gita:
Read a chapter or read excerpts. Chapters 12 and 15 are especially recommended.
Aarti:
Singing “Krishna Aarti” or Gita Jayanti bhajan while performing aarti with ghee diya.
Prasad Distribution:
Bhajanas of fruits, sweets, and kheer as prasad.
Can we perform Geeta Jayanti Puja online
Yes! Thanks to the facilities provided by the internet today, you can now perform online Geeta Jayanti Puja with personalized rituals and live streaming from sacred cities such as Kurukshetra, Vrindavan, or Dwarka.
Best Sites to perform Geeta Jayanti Puja
| Platform | Special Feature |
| SriMandir | Live puja from Kurukshetra with Gita Granth blessings and tulsi prasad at home |
| AstroTalk | Personalized Gita Paath with spiritual counselling based on Gita teachings |
| SmartPuja | Conducts puja in multiple languages with digital Gita Granth PDF included |
| PujaNPujari | Live group reading with Vedic priests and shared Sankalp for global devotees |
Benefits of Geeta Jayanti Puja
- Clarity of mind and direction
- Increase concentration, discipline, and karma yoga
- Destruction of mental confusion, anxiety, and attachment
- Spirituality and inner peace development
- Blessings and protection of Lord Krishna from wars in life
Dos and Don’ts
Do’s
- Read or listen to the Gita verses
- Pray to Krishna personally
- Donate food or books in the name of Geeta
- Meditate and keep quiet
Don’ts
- Don’t eat onions, garlic, and tamasic food
- Don’t gossip, speak evil, or get distracted
- Do not insult the Gita Granth (keep at a higher level and clean)
Geeta Jayanti Puja FAQs
Q1. Is it compulsory to fast on Geeta Jayanti?
Optional but useful. The majority of the devotees observe Ekadashi vrat fasting on this day.
Q2. Do I need a Gita book for the puja?
No, using a physical or electronic copy of the Gita PDF is okay, and you may go ahead with the puja with devotion.
Q3. Which Gita chapters need to be read?
Chapter 2 (Sankhya Yoga), Chapter 12 (Bhakti Yoga), and Chapter 15 (Purushottam Yoga) are okay.
Q4. Can it be done online?
Yes, certain websites offer Geeta Jayanti Puja online with personal involvement and rituals
Conclusion
Geeta Jayanti Puja is not a pooja ceremony—It’s the experience of embracing spiritual wisdom and guidance to guide us through the ups and downs of life. When you are overwhelmed with doubt, tension, or seeking answers, the Bhagavad Gita has proven solutions.
Watching Geeta Jayanti Puja imbues in you the wise advice of Lord Krishna and brings strength, purpose, and harmony into your life.
“Yada yada hi dharmasya glanir bhavati Bharata.” – Always be like Krishna.
