NEW DELHI (India CSR): The Gita Jayanti Mahotsav 2025 is a week-long spiritual and cultural celebration to be held from 30th November to 6th December 2025 at Vishnu Maidan, Bangur Nagar, Goregaon (West), Mumbai. This grand event is being organized by Swami Athmasthanada Seva Pratishthan in collaboration with Indo Occidental Symbiosis, Supported by Government of Maharashtra, Department of Tourism. This celebration will be held under the central theme of “World Brotherhood.”
The Mahotsav is not merely a celebration, it is envisioned as a Gala Festival of Devotion, Art, and Knowledge, bringing together saints, scholars, and artists from across India to spread the divine message of the Bhagavad Gita and the eternal teachings of Lord Krishna.
The festival will be blessed by the sacred arrival of the Shri Ram Paduka from Ayodhya, symbolizing the spiritual essence and sanctity of the occasion. Devotees from all walks of life will gather to offer prayers, seek blessings, and immerse themselves in the holy atmosphere.
The celebrations will commence on 30th November 2025 with a grand cultural tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Ahiliyabai Holkar. Over 50,000 devotees and guests are expected to participate in this inaugural event, which will include a special theatrical and musical presentation titled “Shiv Charitra”, celebrating the valor, vision, and legacy of Maharashtra’s great icons.
The evenings will be graced by some of India’s finest artists- Sonu Nigam, Tejashree Amonkar, Maestro Swapan Chaudhari, Tanmoy Bose, Zanai Bhonsle, and many others who will perform soulful tributes through music, dance, and drama, celebrating the lives and works of these legends
The vision of the Mahotsav is to revive the spiritual and cultural consciousness of India and to share the profound message of the Gita “Yada Yada Hi Dharmasya…” l reminding today’s generation of their divine purpose and inner strength.
The Gita Jayanti Mahotsav aims to connect the youth with the timeless wisdom of the Gita. To achieve this, over 10,000 schools from across the country will participate through campaigns, workshops, and interactive sessions, designed to impart spiritual values, leadership qualities, and moral strength drawn from the teachings of Lord Krishna.
Throughout the seven days, the Mahotsav will feature a harmonious blend of Maha Aarti, Gita Path (chanting sessions), student and teacher recitations, and world-class cultural performances by some of India’s most celebrated maestros.
The event will be guided by a distinguished committee of leaders and cultural figures dedicated to promoting the global message of the Gita:
- Chief Advisor : Asha Bhosle – Padma Vibhushan and Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia – Padma Vibhushan
- Chairman: Padmashri Anup Jalota,
- Vice-Chairpersons: Shreekant Mundada – Chairman, Rajya Seva Ayog & Minister, Maharashtra Government
- Vice President : Mukul Bhadana – Social Worker and Politician from Rajasthan, Dr. Chavi Asrani – Associate Professor- O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Seema Srivastava, Baddya Raj Nahar
- Secretary: Shouvik Dasgupta – Indian Art & Culture Entrepreneur
- Executive Members: Dr. Shailendra Singh Tomar, Madhuri Pal, Dr. Rakesh Mohan
- Trustee: Swami Nityeshanand Maharaj – Gujarat
Additional members includes Yogesh Lakhani, Namita Bose, Nirmal Ram, Prabha Kamble, Anup Kedia, Tushar Mujumdar, Abhijit Chatterjee, Sannyal, Shriram Vani, Chetan Kumar Pathak, Jyotiram Maharat, Nitin Shankar, Vishal Namaskar, Bijaylaxmi Taparia, Hemant Soni, Mughal Roy, Sanjeev Joglekar, Neha Sabhlok, Bittu Bhushan Baraskar, and Subham Narayan Shouvik Dasgupta says “The International Geeta Jayanti Mahotsav 2025 will stand as a symbol of world brotherhood, blending India’s spiritual essence with its cultural and artistic brilliance. Our goal is to create a space where devotion meets dialogue, and tradition meets timeless wisdom” Each day of the Mahotsav will begin with sacred rituals and continue with devotional programs filled with spirituality and culture:
- 4:30 AM: Mangal Aarti
- 5:30 AM: Puja and Ved Path
- 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Collective Gita Chanting by Saints and Devotees
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Gita Havan & Krishna Bhajans
- 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Sadhu Bhandara
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Donation & Spiritual Contributions
- 7:00 PM onwards: Cultural & Tribute Performances
Each of the seven days will be dedicated to great legends who have devoted their lives to Indian culture and spirituality. Every evening will feature special performances, musical tributes, and dance presentations honoring these icons:
- 30th November – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj & Ahilyabai Holkar
- 1st December – Bharat Ratna Pandit Ravi Shankar
- 2nd December – Padma Vibhushan Kishori Amonkar
- 3rd December – Padma Vibhushan Pandit Birju Maharaj
- 4th December – Padma Vibhushan Shiv Kumar Sharma
- 5th December – Bharat Ratna Bhimsen Joshi
- 6th December – Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar
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