Registration — primary registration phase runs through 30 September 2026.
Worldwide Bhagavad Gita Competition · 2026
Learn the Gita.
Live its wisdom.
A global celebration of Bhagavad Gita learning through knowledge, recitation, creativity and discovery — with structured preparation, multiple rounds and recognition across age groups.
5Participant groups
4Competition streams
30 SepRegistration target
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2026 update
Online classes — age-group preparation is scheduled for 1–20 October 2026.
Competition rounds — the first and second rounds run from 23 October–30 November 2026.
Final ceremony — online recognition is scheduled for 19 December 2026.
Vrindavan — the two-day Vrindavan trip is scheduled for 30–31 January 2027.
The spirit of Gitanushilanam
Study deeply. Recite beautifully. Create thoughtfully. Discover joyfully.
Gitanushilanam turns Bhagavad Gita learning into an engaging participant journey. The 2026 programme combines guided study with competition rounds, age-group pathways and a culminating celebration — with the Bhagavad Gita As It Is at the heart of the published quiz and recitation syllabus.
Enter the competition guide ↗Four competition streams
Different ways to engage with the Gita.
The participant architecture maps five demographics across Shloka Recitation, Quiz, Animated BG Video and Treasure Hunt. Detailed 2026 rules in the supplied competition brief are available for the Quiz and Shloka Recitation tracks.
01 · Knowledge
Bhagavad Gita Quiz
A three-stage journey combining written knowledge, a live online quiz and a reflective short-video finale.
- 30-minute written screening
- Kahoot online round
- 3-minute shortlisted video
02 · Recitation
Shloka Recitation
Two focused rounds that move from a submitted recitation to a live Zoom performance for selected candidates.
- Round 1 video submission
- Top 10 proceed live
- Age-group Chapter 2 syllabus
03 · Discovery
Treasure Hunt
A discovery-focused stream included for selected participant groups in the 2026 participation architecture.
- Senior school participation
- Youth / Working participation
- Detailed 2026 rules to be published
Animated BG Video
A creative track included for Youth / Working and Seniormost participants in the 2026 participant architecture.
- Age-group eligibility published
- Creative media format
- Detailed 2026 rules to be published
Competition guide · interactive view
Open the 2026 competition details.
Enter a focused, full-screen guide for the Quiz and Shloka Recitation formats — without leaving this page.
Participant architecture
Find the competitions open to your group.
The 2026 kickoff architecture maps five participant demographics across four core competition streams.
| Participant group | Shloka Recitation | Quiz | Animated BG Video | Treasure Hunt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subjunior 3rd–5th class | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Junior 5th–8th class | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Senior 9th–12th class | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Youth / Working till 35 years | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seniormost above 35 years | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
Participant-group labels above reproduce the kickoff presentation. The supplied quiz/recitation brief uses the age labels Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12, Young Adult and Senior Adult.
Simple, guided participation
From registration to recognition.
The programme is designed as a guided sequence: register, prepare through online classes, participate in the relevant rounds, and celebrate the winners together.
Preparation mattersThe published schedule reserves 1–20 October for online classes before the competitive rounds begin.
- 01
Register
Complete the primary registration phase by the published September deadline.
- 02
Prepare
Study the prescribed Gita material and join age-group online learning modules.
- 03
Compete
Take part in the applicable quiz, recitation, creative-video or treasure-hunt rounds.
- 04
Advance
Qualifiers progress through competition-specific online and submission stages.
- 05
Celebrate
Join the final online ceremony, with the programme culminating in the scheduled Vrindavan trip.
Important dates · 2026–27
Mark the journey.
Registration through30 SEP 2026
By 30 Sep
Registrations
Complete the primary registration phase1–20 Oct
Online Classes
Age-group learning modules and lectures23 Oct–7 Nov
First Round
First-stage competition screening8–30 Nov
Second Round
Second-stage competitive rounds19 Dec
Final Online Ceremony
Celebration and recognition30–31 Jan 2027
Vrindavan Trip
A two-day Vrindavan trip in the tentative 2026–27 scheduleA special closing chapter · 2027
The journey continues in Vrindavan.
The tentative 2026–27 schedule closes with a dedicated two-day Vrindavan trip — a memorable physical chapter after the online learning, competition rounds and final ceremony.
January
30–31
2027 · Two days
Our inspiration
Carrying forward a tradition of learning and devotion.
Founder-Acharya of ISKCON
His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Widely respected as a revolutionary Vedic scholar, translator and teacher, and as the Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). His work brought the bhakti-yoga tradition and the teachings of Krishna, as presented in India’s ancient Vedic writings, to readers and students around the world.
Senior disciple of Srila Prabhupada
His Holiness Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj
A key inspiration behind Bhagavad Gita learning initiatives and the sharing of Gita wisdom with students and communities.
The people behind Gitanushilanam
Meet the team.
Meet the core team behind Gitanushilanam. Hover to pause, or use the arrows to move through each profile.
Core Team
Dr. Meher Preetam Korukonda
Assistant Professor, National Institute of Technology Warangal
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Ravi Prakash
Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
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Sanjay Jain
Dell, Bangalore
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Madhusudhan Mukund Das
LGLG Coordinator
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Radhakant Das
Chief Administrative Officer, BGIS
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Ranjan Behera
Professor, IIT Patna
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Tharun Reddy
Professor, IIT Roorkee
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Dr. Akhaya Kumar Nayak
Faculty, IIM Indore
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Suvendu Samanta
Professor, IIT Kanpur
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Dr. Laxmidhar Behera
Director, IIT Mandi
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Participant opinions
What the experience leaves behind.
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A professionally organized and deeply inspiring event, with varied competitions and meaningful recognition that motivated families to learn and live the Gita.
Mukundan Seshasayee
Associate Practice Partner, Wipro Technologies
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A thoughtful, no-fee programme that can build kindness, mindfulness and confidence in students through engaging activities and supportive mentors.
Smt. Sreedevi Mahapatra
Principal, JNV Kanhiwada
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The competitions made Gita learning feel fun and approachable, turning an initial hesitation into genuine interest in reading and learning more.
Nytika Chitluri
Class 4 Student, Sharjah, UAE0103
Prizes & recognition
Big effort deserves memorable recognition.
Prize showcases can include premium technology, mobility and lifestyle gifts across competition categories — with many more rewards and recognitions across the programme.
Many more
Additional prizes, consolation awards and special recognitions across categories.
Prize visuals are illustrative for the website presentation. Final models, quantities and category-wise allocation should follow organizer confirmation.
Gitanushilanam 2026
Registration is open — submit the official form.
Choose the competition streams available to your participant group and complete the Gitanushilanam 2026 registration using the official Google Form.
Contact
Questions about the competition?
For official updates, registration announcements and programme information, connect with Learn Gita Live Gita.