| Event Name | International Gita Mahotsav (Bhagavad Gita Jayanti Samaroh) |
| Significance | Celebrates the birth of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita, highlighting its spiritual and philosophical teachings on dharma (righteousness), karma (duty), and jnana (knowledge). |
| Organizers | Kurukshetra Development Board and Haryana Tourism. |
| Event Dates | November 28, 2024, to December 15, 2024. |
| Main Venue | Brahma Sarovar, Kurukshetra, Haryana. |
| Key Programs | • Crafts and Saras Fair: November 28 - December 15. |
| • Inaugural Ceremonies (December 5, 2024): Gita Yajna, Pujan, Pavilion Inaugurations, International Gita Seminar, Bhajan Sandhya, Maha Aarti, Cultural Evening. |
| • Global Gita Chanting: December 11, with 18,000 students participating. |
| • Gita Shobha Yatra, Deepotsav, and Maha Aarti: December 11. |
| • Sant Sammelan (December 9) and All India Devasthanam Conference (December 10). |
| Key Features | • International Gita Seminar at Kurukshetra University. |
| • Cultural evenings featuring performances from Haryana, Odisha (Partner State), and Tanzania (Partner Country). |
| • Competitions for children: Gita chanting, drama, and dance. |
| • Gita Book Fair organized by Haryana Granth Academy. |
| • Exhibitions showcasing cultural, historical, and artistic aspects. |
| Historical Context | Commemorates the moment Lord Krishna delivered the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, over 5152 years ago. |
| Global Appeal | Promotes universal spiritual wisdom and fosters cultural unity through international collaborations. |
| Visitors | Millions of pilgrims, tourists, and scholars from across the globe. |
