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Gita Jayanti




Gita Jayanti is an important festival celebrated by the Hindus. It is observed on the eleventh day of the Hindu month of Margasheersh (November-December). The day marks the transfer of the knowledge of Bhagavad Gita from Lord Krishna to Arjuna.

Bhagavad Gita is one of the most revered texts of in Hinduism. On this particular day, the verses from the holy book are recited with full fervor and devotion. A host of rituals are held at the temples to mark the auspicious event.



Updated on 15th July, 2005

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