Gita Jayanti 2026: date and timings
Gita Jayanti is on Sunday, 20 December, 2026. Shukla Ekadashi runs from 11:35 am, 19 Dec to 9:40 am, 20 Dec.
The day the Bhagavad Gita was taught. Deity: Lord Krishna.
Gita Jayanti 2026 muhurat by city
Shukla Ekadashi runs from 11:35 am, 19 Dec to 9:40 am, 20 Dec (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 20 Dec | From sunrise, 7:16 am | 4:31 pm |
| Hyderabad | 20 Dec | From sunrise, 6:40 am | 5:46 pm |
| Delhi | 20 Dec | From sunrise, 7:08 am | 5:28 pm |
| Mumbai | 20 Dec | From sunrise, 7:06 am | 6:05 pm |
| Chennai | 20 Dec | From sunrise, 6:25 am | 5:47 pm |
| Bengaluru | 20 Dec | From sunrise, 6:36 am | 5:58 pm |
| Kolkata | 20 Dec | From sunrise, 6:11 am | 4:56 pm |
| Vijayawada | 20 Dec | From sunrise, 6:30 am | 5:39 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 20 Dec | From sunrise, 6:22 am | 5:26 pm |
| Pune | 20 Dec | From sunrise, 7:01 am | 6:02 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 20 Dec | From sunrise, 7:15 am | 5:58 pm |
| Jaipur | 20 Dec | From sunrise, 7:10 am | 5:37 pm |
| Lucknow | 20 Dec | From sunrise, 6:50 am | 5:17 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.
Also on Sunday, 20 December in New York
- Rahu Kalam3:21 pm to 4:31 pm
- Sunrise and sunset7:16 am and 4:31 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 1:19 pm, moonset 3:17 am
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Ekadashi
- NakshatraBharani
Gita Jayanti 2026 Choghadiya in New York
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Gita Jayanti from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 7:16 am to 8:25 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:25 am to 9:34 am | Char | Weak |
| 9:34 am to 10:44 am | Labh | Good |
| 10:44 am to 11:53 am | Amrit | Good |
| 11:53 am to 1:03 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:03 pm to 2:12 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 2:12 pm to 3:21 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:21 pm to 4:31 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 4:31 pm to 6:21 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 6:21 pm to 8:12 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 8:12 pm to 10:03 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 10:03 pm to 11:53 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:53 pm to 1:44 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:44 am to 3:35 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 3:35 am to 5:25 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:25 am to 7:16 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
Questions people ask
When is Gita Jayanti in 2026?
Gita Jayanti is on Sunday, 20 December, 2026.