Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, December 3-
Gita Mahotsav will be celebrated at 48 Kos pilgrimages on the land of the Mahabharata. Gita Vani will be heard at all 182 pilgrimages of Kurukshetra, Karnal, Kaithal, Panipat and Jind districts. A Swachhata Abhiyan will be conducted at the pilgrimages along with Gita Paath. Along with this, cultural programmes, Gita Paath and Gita Yagna will be organized at the pilgrimages of 48 Kos.
The purpose of organizing Gita Mahotsav at the pilgrimages is to connect the youth with the universality of the Gita. Along with this, Gita Paath will be organized for elders and women. There will also be original presentations of Haryanvi culture through Haryanvi songs and the theme of these songs will be on topics related to the life of Lord Krishna.
A Deepotsav will also be organized on December 11 at all the pilgrimage places of 48 Kos. Gram Panchayats will participate in Deepotsav and people’s representatives will be the guests on the occasion. Invitations are being sent to representatives of Block Samitis, District Councils and other bodies to take part in these events.