Geeta Jayanti Samaroh (Kurukeshetra)

The Geeta Jayanti Samaroh (Kurukeshetra) in Haryana is an exceptional festival dedicated to the birth of Srimad Bhagwad Gita, the holy book of the Hindus. The Geeta Jayanti Samaroh Festival is celebrated in Kurukeshetra amid huge fanfare and respect.

Kurukeshetra is the land, which is inseparable from the Indian history and mythologies. Kurukeshetra is referred as the land where the essence of real Hinduism took birth. It is in this same land that the famous sage Manu wrote the Manusmriti. Not only these but the Rig Veda and the Sama Veda were also composed here. The land was visited by divine personalities like Lord Krishna, Gautama Buddha and some eminent Sikh Gurus.

Srimad Bhagwad Gita is the book, which has been followed by the Hindus since its inception and it is seen as the ultimate philosophical guide. The book teaches the basic truths of life and stress on the lesson that one needs to carry on with his Karma - or action without expecting the outcome. It also directs the people to follow the path of truth and be honest.

The Geeta Jayanti Samaroh is visited by thousands of pilgrims and tourists. The devotees bathe in the holy water of the sacred tanks - Sannihit Sarovar and Brahma Sarovar. The week long festival witnesses wonderful events like Shloka recital, dance, Bhagwad Katha reading, Bhajans and dramas. Book exhibitions and free medical checkup camps are also organized. The whole ambiance of the area takes you to a spiritual world, a completely new experience.