Ahmedabad, November 30 (NationPress) In celebration of Gita Jayanti, the District Education Offices of both Ahmedabad Rural and City, in partnership with the Gujarat State Sanskrit Board, will host a district-level 'Gita Mahotsav' on December 1.

The primary event will take place at Swaminarayan International School in Ranip, featuring a 'Gita pujan', a communal recitation of chapters from the Bhagavad Gita, along with an exhibition focused on Sanskrit language and Indian culture.

Beyond the main program, three review centers throughout Ahmedabad will offer sessions on Gita recitation and Shat Subhashita chanting, encouraging broader involvement from students and educators.

Approximately 200 participants are anticipated to join in the festivities, and all contributors will receive certificates.

Prior to the event, the District Education Officer’s office convened a review meeting to ensure that preparations are effective and that the cultural and spiritual program runs smoothly.

In Gujarat, the Gita Mahotsav has been a long-standing tradition, blending education with culture and community engagement.

Educational institutions, including schools and colleges, along with Sanskrit boards and local authorities, celebrate this occasion with mass recitations, cultural events, exhibitions showcasing Sanskrit heritage, and public gatherings that emphasize the enduring teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.

This festival has evolved into a widespread movement in Gujarat, with festivities occurring in temples, educational settings, and district events, reflecting the state’s commitment to preserving Sanskrit, advancing value-based education, and deepening understanding of the Gita's philosophical insights among students and the community.

The Gita Mahotsav in India is an annual celebration commemorating the birth of the Bhagavad Gita, marked with spiritual, cultural, and educational activities nationwide.

Held on Gita Jayanti, the day that symbolizes Lord Krishna’s teachings to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, the festival includes mass recitations, seminars, cultural showcases, exhibitions on Indian philosophy, and competitions for the youth.

From schools to temples and government institutions, the event promotes the teachings of the Gita on duty, perseverance, and righteousness, while celebrating India’s Sanskrit heritage.

Initially a local event in Kurukshetra, Haryana, the Gita Mahotsav has transformed into a national celebration that unites scholars, students, and devotees in honoring one of India’s most significant spiritual texts.