Gita Jayanti 2026: date and timings
Gita Jayanti is on Saturday, 19 December, 2026. Shukla Ekadashi runs from 8:35 am, 19 Dec to 6:40 am, 20 Dec.
The day the Bhagavad Gita was taught. Deity: Lord Krishna.
Gita Jayanti 2026 muhurat by city
Shukla Ekadashi runs from 8:35 am, 19 Dec to 6:40 am, 20 Dec (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 19 Dec | From sunrise, 7:20 am | 4:53 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 Saturday, 19 December in San Francisco
- Rahu Kalam9:43 am to 10:55 am
- Sunrise and sunset7:20 am and 4:53 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 1:11 pm, moonset 2:22 am
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Dashami
- NakshatraAshwini
Gita Jayanti 2026 Choghadiya in San Francisco
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7:20 am to 8:32 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:32 am to 9:43 am | Shubh | Good |
| 9:43 am to 10:55 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:55 am to 12:06 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:06 pm to 1:18 pm | Char | Weak |
| 1:18 pm to 2:30 pm | Labh | Good |
| 2:30 pm to 3:41 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 3:41 pm to 4:53 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:53 pm to 6:41 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 6:41 pm to 8:30 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:30 pm to 10:18 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 10:18 pm to 12:07 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 12:07 am to 1:55 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 1:55 am to 3:44 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:44 am to 5:32 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 5:32 am to 7:20 am (night) | Labh | Good |
Questions people ask
When is Gita Jayanti in 2026?
Gita Jayanti is on Saturday, 19 December, 2026.