Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced details of the 10th Gita Jayanti Mahotsav, which will be held in Kurukshetra. The Mahotsav will begin on November 15 and conclude on December 5, featuring a wide range of events such as seminars, pilgrimages, kathas, and cultural programs.
“The 10th Gita Jayanti Mahotsav celebrations will begin on November 15th and continue until December 5th. This is the first time the festival will be held for 21 days... This year, Madhya Pradesh will partner for the International Gita Mahotsav,” he said.
He added, “On November 24th, the Gita Yagya and the Gita Mahotsav will be officially inaugurated with a three-day seminar at Kurukshetra University.”
The Chief Minister further informed that from November 26 to 30, a Katha will be held at Purushottampura Bagh under the guidance of the respected saint Rambhadracharya.
“From November 26 to 30, Rambhadracharya will hold a Katha under the aegis of Padma Vibhushan-awardee GIEO Gita at Purushottampura Bagh,” he said.
He also spoke about other major events. “A Saints’ Conference will be organised in Purushottampura Bagh on November 29, and the All India Devasthanam Conference will be held in the Senate Hall of Kurukshetra University on November 30,” he added.
Speaking about activities planned for devotees, CM Saini said, “The Information and Public Relations Department, Haryana, will also run a YouTube channel during the festival. On this channel, various devotees will share their favourite verse from the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and discuss the transformation it has brought to their lives. The most-viewed video will receive a prize of one lakh rupees at the festival's closing ceremony.”
He also stated that Gita Maha Aarti will be organised at Brahmasarovar from November 15 to December 5.
“From November 15 to December 5, a grand Gita Maha Aarti will be held on the banks of Brahmasarovar. From November 25 to December 1, cultural programmes will also be organised at the 48 Kosh pilgrimage sites of Kurukshetra. On December 1, Gita Jayanti, a Gita Yagya, Gita recitation, and Bhagwat Katha will also be organised at Jyotisar Tirtha. On the same day, a global Gita recitation will be organised by 18,000 students at the Theme Park in Kurukshetra. Millions of Gita enthusiasts and devotees from India and abroad will also join online,” he said.
The Chief Minister also announced several activities for students and the public. “An online Gita quiz competition will be held from 4th to 14th November. Students and the general public will participate in it. Gita Book Fair will be organised from November 24th to December 1st at Brahmasarovar... On the occasion of Gita Jayanti on 1st December, all district headquarters will host a global recitation of the Gita by thirteen hundred students,” he stated.
He concluded by sharing details about a grand Deepotsav planned across all pilgrimage sites in Kurukshetra.
“On December 1, all districts' Gram Panchayats will organise a Deepotsav (festival of lights) at their pilgrimage sites in the evening... On 25th November, the state-level event on the occasion of the 350th martyrdom day of Guru Teg Bahadur, which will be held in Kurukshetra and because of Gita Mahotsav, PM Modi will be present at both these events,” he said.
The Chief Minister also congratulated the Indian Women’s Cricket Team for their World Cup victory.
"I extend my heartiest congratulations and best wishes to the Indian women's cricket team on becoming world champions for the first time. It is a matter of pride for Haryana that our daughter, Shefali Verma, was named Player of the Match. In the final, she performed exceptionally well, scoring 87 runs and taking two wickets. On behalf of the entire state, I offer my heartfelt congratulations to our daughter on this historic achievement," he said.
PM to attend Gita Mahotsav, Guru Tegh Bahadur event
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kurukshetra on November 25 to attend the International Gita Mahotsav and the state-level event marking the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
Sharing details about the events at a press conference here, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the Prime Minister will grace both events in Kurukshetra.
Haryana is observing the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur with great devotion and reverence. Several programmes are being organised across the state from November 1 to 25 to mark the occasion. The main commemorative event will take place in Kurukshetra on November 25.
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