or sung with musical instruments to give more effect to worship. Aartis are usually performed at the end of the puja ritual. It is said that if there was any flaw in the puja, it may be fulfilled by the aarti. Lyrics Eligibility "According to Lord Krishna, those who are "adharmi" (not righteous) are considered as not eligible to know about Bhagavad Gita." Shastra, which may include associated texts and aarti, Lord Krishna while delivering the Bhagavad-Gita on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, just prior to the commencement of the Mahabharata war, has also confirmed the same in the 18 Chapter (verse-18-67). <blockquote> You should never disclose this science to one devoid of austerities, nor to one who is not devoted, nor to one adverse (sic) to spiritual advancement and never anyone who is envious of me.</p> —Bhagavad Geeta </blockquote> Celebration During the International Gita Mahotsav, more than 300 national and international stalls are set up around the Brahma Sarovar in Kurukshetra city. Pilgrims also undertake the 48 Kos Parikrama of Kurukshetra. 2016 In 2016, the Government of Haryana organized the International Gita Mahotsav from 6 to 10 December. Pranab Mukherjee, President of India, was to inaugurate the Mahotsav; later it was done by Kaptan Singh Solanki, Governor of Haryana, and Manohar Lal Khattar, Chief Minister. 2017 In 2017, the Gita Mahotsav was held on 25 November to 3 December, inaugurated by Ram Nath Kovind, President of India. 2019 The International Gita Mahotsav 2019 was inaugurated by Haryana Chief Secretary Keshni Anand Arora on 23 November 2019 on the bank of the Brahma Sarovar water pool in Thanesar, Haryana.. 2020 The Government of Haryana celebrated the International Gita Mahotsav from 17 December to 25 December 2020. 2021 Gita Jayanti 2021: Today on 14 December 2021, Gita Mahotsav was celebrated with great pomp. This celebration was being held in Kurukshetra from 2 December to 19 December 2021. International Gita Mahotsav is organized by Kurukshetra Development Board, Haryana Tourism, District Administration, North Zone Cultural Centre Patiala and Information and Public Relations Department Haryana. Tradition Reading Gita usually starts with Gita Dhyanam and the Gita Aarti sometime either found at the beginning or end of all the Gita chapters. See also Hindu pilgrimage sites in India 48 Kos Parikrama of Kurukshetra Braj Parikrama Culture of Haryana Ballabhgarh Kartik Cultural Festival Haryana State Farmer's and Agri-tourism Fair Pinjore Baishakhi and Mango fairs Surajkund International Crafts