Gita Chanting at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. File
| Photo Credit: Debasish Bhaduri
Thousands of devotees, including sadhus and sadhvis from across West Bengal and adjoining States, have begun assembling at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata on Sunday (December 7, 2025) morning to participate in a mega Bhagavad Gita recital.
Christened ‘Panch Lakkho Konthe Gita Path’ (Gita chanting by five lakh voices), the programme is being organised by the Sanatan Sanskriti Sansad, a collective of monks and spiritual leaders drawn from various monasteries and Hindu religious institutions.
Waving saffron religious flags, participants streamed into the venue from early morning, many carrying copies of the Gita. Cultural performances have already started, setting the tone for the day-long event.
“Ahead of the chanting, the energy here is overwhelming. We all read Gita at home, but reciting it along with five lakh people is an experience of awakening — a prayer for the world’s peace and prosperity,” said a sadhvi from a West Bengal-based ashram.
The spiritual lead will be taken by Swami Gyananandaji Maharaj of the Geeta Manishi Mahamandal, with yoga guru Baba Ramdev and other renowned monks invited as special guests.
The organisers say the event seeks to highlight West Bengal’s long spiritual heritage and promote social harmony.
Bengal Guv Bose to attend
West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose will attend a mega Bhagavad Gita recital, a senior official of Lok Bhavan said.
Mr. Bose, who cut short his trip to Delhi, will also address the gathering at the Brigade Parade Ground.
“The Governor received an invitation from the organisers and he will be attending the programme today… He cut short his trip to the national capital and returned to Kolkata late last night,” the Lok Bhavan official told PTI.
“The governor will also be delivering a speech at the programme,” he said.
Incidentally, the organisers have also invited West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to the programme.
Security has been tightened in the area in view of the convergence of a large number of people.
Published – December 07, 2025 11:28 am IST
