10th International Gita Festival Opens in Kurukshetra with Global Participation

10th International Gita Festival Begins in Kurukshetra
The 10th International Gita Festival has commenced in Kurukshetra, launching a three-week celebration of spirituality, culture and scholarship rooted in the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. The mega event, held from 15 November to 5 December , continues to grow in scale, drawing visitors, devotees and researchers from across India and the world.

A Festival of Spiritual and Cultural Grandeur

This year’s festival includes an expansive lineup of programmes—devotional activities, seminars, cultural performances and educational competitions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the celebrations on 25 November , adding national significance to the event.
The partner state for 2025, Madhya Pradesh , has set up vibrant pavilions featuring tribal art, traditional crafts and regional cuisine, showcasing the state’s cultural identity.

Rising Global Participation

Since its inception in 2016, the festival has evolved into an international platform. The 2025 edition features participation from 51 countries , reflecting the global spiritual appeal of the Gita.
A major highlight is the International Gita Seminar at Kurukshetra University from 24–26 November , where 25 scholars from 16 nations will present research on philosophy, ethics and global interpretations of the Gita. Priests and cultural delegates from Fiji, Trinidad and Tobago and artisans from seven countries will also take part.

Cultural Showcases and Devotional Events

From 24 November to 1 December , Purushottampura Bagh will host grand dance-dramas inspired by Lord Krishna and the Mahabharata.
A Gita Shobha Yatra on 1 December , followed by a Deepotsav at 182 pilgrimage sites, will create a spectacular devotional atmosphere.
Student competitions—shloka chanting, essay writing, painting and rangoli—will run from 28–30 November , alongside a Gita Book Fair at Brahma Sarovar featuring major national publishers.

Exam Facts

• Festival dates: 15 November – 5 December

• PM Modi to attend on 25 November

• 51 countries participating in the 10th edition

• Madhya Pradesh is the partner state for 2025

Security, Logistics and Visitor Preparations

Given heightened security concerns, authorities have reinforced surveillance, crowd control and traffic systems across festival zones. Coordination between police, local administration and event committees ensures smooth conduct of ceremonies, parades and international gatherings. With global delegates, cultural troupes and thousands of visitors expected daily, Kurukshetra is prepared for one of its largest-ever spiritual festivals.