Manchester Gita Festival 2024: A Celebration of Culture and Community

The Greater Manchester area is gearing up for a grand cultural celebration with the upcoming Manchester Gita Festival. Set to take place from Friday, 9th August to Sunday, 11th August 2024, this three-day event is organized by GIEO GITA UK (Global Inspiration Enlightenment Organisation of the Bhagavad Gita). The festival will be held at various venues across Manchester, bringing together the community for a unique blend of spirituality, culture, and joy. Attendees can look forward to vibrant Shobha Yatra processions, inspirational talks, and cultural programs at renowned venues.

Manchester Gita Festival

Friday, 9th August 2024 – Cultural Programme

Location: Manchester
Venue: Wythenshawe Forum, Forum Centre, Simonsway, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 5RX
Date: 9th August 2024
Time: 5pm to 8pm
Expected Attendance: 800

Event Details:

5:00 PM - 5:15 PM - Welcome and Opening Ceremony
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM - Indian Choir Performance
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Dialogue with Scholars
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Closing Address and Summary

Safeguarding and Risk Management:

GIEO Gita UK is committed to safeguarding all attendees and participants. Safety protocols are strictly followed and reviewed as necessary.

Saturday, 10th August 2024 – Cultural Programme

Location: Manchester
Venue: Queen Elizabeth Hall, West St, Oldham OL1 1QJ
Date: 10th August 2024
Time: 10am to 4pm
Expected Attendance: 1200

Event Details:

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Exhibition and Sanskrit Stalls
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM - Opening Address
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM - Gita Quiz
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - Cultural Performance
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Bhagavad Gita Discussion
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM - Bhajans
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Closing Address and Light Bhajans

Safeguarding and Risk Management:

GIEO Gita UK is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants. Our comprehensive safeguarding policy is reviewed regularly, and all appropriate risk assessments are conducted.

PARKING FOR SATURDAY 10th AUGUST 2024

We are working to secure additional parking spaces, including a limited number of disabled parking bays. Attendees are advised to arrive early to ensure parking availability.

Sunday, 11th August 2024 – Maha Yagna & Shobha Yatra

Shobha Yatra

Manchester's Biggest Public event regarding the 5th Bhagavad Gita Shobha Yatra. Join us in celebrating the Akhanda Yagna in Manchester City Centre. Join us on Sunday 11th August for this Yagna at Cathedral Gardens in a vibrant parade from Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Cheetham, gathering and engaging nearby temples and communities. Enjoy captivating performances and delicious prasad in the Peace Gardens.

Event Details:

08:30 AM - Maha Yagna
09:30 AM - Procession by Gita Mahathi Saint (Swami Govindpri Ji Maharaj)
10:30 AM - Shobha Yatra to Cathedral Gardens
11:15 AM - Cultural Program in Cathedral Park, M4 3TA

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A Look to the Future

With the Diwali Cup’s resounding success, organisers are already looking ahead to expanding next year’s event, making it a cherished annual celebration of cricket, culture, and community in Greater Manchester.

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