Mahabharata Festival or Geeta Jayanti(December) at Kuruksehetra
Celebrated In
: Kurukshetra, Haryana
To Commemorate
: The Birth Of Bhagwad Gita
Area Of Activity
: Brahma Sarovar
One of the most pleasant experiences that have begun at Kurukshetra is the Gita Jayanti celebrations. A series of events are held. These include the recitation of the Shrimad Bhagwad Gita,,pageants celebrating the Epic Mahabharata and Lord Krishna. Seminars on the holy Bhagwad Gita and performances by theatre groups, Bhajan recitals, the 'aarti' and 'Deep' Daan' at the Brahma Sarover holy water tank mark the day. Each event is glittering memorable and deeply soulful experience.The celebrations commemorate the holy scripture: Bhagwad Gita and lord Krishna. The event is celebrated with seminars and cultural events.
Main Activities
Celebrating this viewpoint of selfless Karma, the Gita Jayanti presents Bhagwad Gita recitals, 'aarti' and 'deepdaan' at Brahma Sarover, sholka recital and quiz, shobha yatras and seminars on the importance of Gita in today's world. Free medical camps, book exhibitions and bhajan recitals in classical tradition are organized.
