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Gita Jayanti 2026: date, Mokshada Ekadashi and sources

Gita Jayanti 2026 falls on Sunday, 20 December 2026, according to Drik Panchang for New Delhi. It is the same day as Mokshada Ekadashi, which Drik Panchang also lists as Vaikuntha Ekadashi. The date can differ in other cities because the Ekadashi tithi begins late in the evening of 19 December in Delhi.

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Gita Jayanti 2026 (New Delhi)

ItemDate and timeSource
Gita JayantiSun, 20 Dec 2026Drik Panchang
Mokshada (Vaikuntha) EkadashiSun, 20 Dec 2026Drik Panchang
Ekadashi tithi begins10:09 PM on 19 Dec 2026Drik Panchang
Ekadashi tithi ends8:14 PM on 20 Dec 2026Drik Panchang

Source: Drik Panchang, Gita Jayanti 2026 and the 2026 Ekadashi list, computed for New Delhi. Because the tithi starts at 10:09 PM Delhi time on 19 December, calendars set to other cities can place Gita Jayanti on Saturday, 19 December. Pick your own city on Drik Panchang, or ask your temple, before you plan.

What the day marks

Gita Jayanti marks the day Lord Krishna is said to have spoken the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. It falls on Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi, which is Mokshada Ekadashi. Many people read or recite the Gita, and some temples hold group recitations.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Gita Jayanti 2026?

Sunday, 20 December 2026 for New Delhi (Drik Panchang).

Is Gita Jayanti the same as Mokshada Ekadashi?

Yes, in 2026 both fall on Sunday, 20 December (Drik Panchang).

What time is the Ekadashi tithi?

For New Delhi, it begins at 10:09 PM on 19 December and ends at 8:14 PM on 20 December (Drik Panchang).

Why do some calendars say 19 December?

Ekadashi begins on the evening of 19 December in Delhi, so calendars set to other cities can place it a day earlier. Check your own city.

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