Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is going to inaugurate the first-ever Geeta Bhavan in the state marking the celebration of Geeta Jayanti through the commencement of the International Geeta Mahotsav in Indore on Monday. Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini will also attend the event as a special guest.
As part of the festivities, a grand mass recitation of the Bhagavad Gita will take place at the Indore Basketball Club at 10 am, where 5,100 devotees will participate in the collective chanting. The formal inauguration of Geeta Bhavan will be held in the evening at 6 pm at the historic Gopal Mandir premises in Rajwada.
Constructed under the Indore Smart City Project, the Geeta Bhavan is designed as a cultural and spiritual landmark. Its special features include a beautifully designed auditorium with a seating capacity of 550 people. Besides, a dedicated library with accommodation for over 100 readers has been set up. The library will exclusively house books related to Lord Krishna and the Bhagavad Gita.
To mark Geeta Jayanti, cultural programmes will also be hosted at the venue, including a theatrical performance based on the life of Lord Krishna and Gita recitation by school children.
The event is expected to attract a large number of citizens, scholars and devotees, making it a significant milestone in promoting the spiritual heritage of the state.
