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Jyotisar Events

Geeta Jayanti Mahotsav (गीता जयंती महोत्सव)
When: November-December (Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha, Margashirsha month)
Why: Celebrates the day Lord Krishna spoke the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna.
Highlights: Bhagavad Gita recitation, cultural programs, spiritual discourses, exhibitions, and Deep Daan at Brahma Sarovar.
Shri Krishna Janmashtami (श्रीकृष्ण जन्माष्टमी)
When: August-September (Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha, Bhadrapada month)
Why: Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.
Highlights: Kirtans, bhajans, Krishna Leela performances, and grand celebrations at Jyotisar.
Mahashivratri (महाशिवरात्रि)
When: February-March (Phalguna month, Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi)
Why: Dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is deeply revered in Kurukshetra.
Highlights: Rudrabhishek, night-long kirtans, and temple processions.
Kurukshetra Deep Daan Mahotsav (कुरुक्षेत्र दीपदान महोत्सव)
When: Coincides with Geeta Jayanti Mahotsav (November-December)
Why: Devotees light thousands of diyas in and around Jyotisar and Brahma Sarovar, symbolizing knowledge over ignorance.
Highlights: Mass Deep Daan (lighting of lamps), bhajans, and prayers
Makar Sankranti & Gita Path (मकर संक्रांति एवं गीता पाठ)
When: January 14
Why: A sacred day for offering prayers and reciting the Bhagavad Gita at Jyotisar.
Highlights: Special discourses on the Gita, rituals, and donation drives.