International Gita Fest 2024: A Cultural and Spiritual Resurgence
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | International Gita Mahotsav 2024 (IGM) |
| Key Initiative | 11-day 'Gita Quiz' launched |
| Partner State | Odisha |
| Objectives of Gita Quiz | Educate youth about the Gita and Mahabharata; encourage reading and discussions; orientation for devotees. |
| Quiz Categories | Public and Student |
| Daily Winners | 20 winners from each category receive Rs 500 each. |
| Final Winners | 25 winners from each category receive Rs 1,000 each (10 from Haryana, 10 other states, 5 Odisha). |
| Focus | School students; improved question quality; doubled daily winners to encourage participation. |
| History of IGM | Celebrated in Kurukshetra, Haryana, since 1989; declared International Gita Mahotsav in 2016. |
| International Recognition | Attracted over two million visitors in 2016. |
| Recent Celebrations Highlights | International artists, craft fairs, exhibitions, Gita seminars, global chanting by 18,000 students, Gita Sobha Yatra. |
| Cultural Impact | Promotes cultural exchange, spirituality, and global unity through the essence of Bhagavad Gita. |