The Bhagavad Gītā Parīkṣā is an enlightening competition series that engages participants in deep discussions on the teachings of the Bhagavad Gītā, testing their understanding and application of its timeless wisdom. This initiative promotes Sanatana Dharma and inspires young minds to apply Gītā’s teachings in modern life, fostering both knowledge and community growth.
The Bhagavad Gītā Parīkṣā is open to all students in elementary, middle, high school and young adults up to the age of 25.
The Bhagavad Gītā Parīkṣā will be held in person in multiple locations across America. See dates and locations below.
Students who wish to prepare for the competition and improve their chances of winning a prize are invited to register for the course – Growing up with the Gītā .
To join the national Gītā Parīkśā Community & host a parīkśā at your local temple, follow the format given below.
The Bhagavad Gītā Parīkṣā will be conducted in two parts. Date: To be announced Cash Prizes worth $5,000 will be awarded to the winning students of the Gītā Parīkṣā. The Bhagavad Gītā Competition is open to all students in middle school, high school and young adults up to the age of 25. *All Students will have to travel to the address above on their own expense to take the test. Students can register for the Bhagavad Gītā Competition by paying a non-refundable registration fee of $10. Well wishers are invited to donate towards the prize money for the Bhagavad Gītā Competition. You will be encouraging our youth to engage with the Bhagavad Gītā
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Date: June 21st, 2026 Time: 8:30 A.M. to 4 P.M. Location: The Hindu Society of Minnesota, 10530 Troy Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55311. The Bhagavad Gītā Parīkṣā will be conducted in two parts. Cash Prizes worth $5,000 will be awarded to the winning students of the Gītā Parīkṣā. The Bhagavad Gītā Competition is open to all students in middle school, high school and young adults up to the age of 25. *All Students will have to travel to the address above on their own expense to take the test. Students can register for the Bhagavad Gītā Competition by paying a non-refundable registration fee of $10. Well wishers are invited to donate towards the prize money for the Bhagavad Gītā Competition. You will be encouraging our youth to engage with the Bhagavad Gītā
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Date: July 26th, 2026 Time: 10:00 A.M. to 4 P.M. Location: DFW Hindu Temple, 1605 N Britain Rd, Irving, TX 75061, United States The Bhagavad Gītā Parīkṣā will be conducted in two parts. Cash Prizes Worth $2,000 will be awarded to the winning students. Open to elementary school, middle school, high school and adults. Students can register for the Bhagavad Gītā Competition by paying a non-refundable registration fee of $11. Well wishers are invited to donate towards the prize money for the Bhagavad Gītā Competition. You will be encouraging our youth to engage with the Bhagavad Gītā
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Date: August 22nd, 2026 Time: 8:30 A.M. to 4 P.M. Location: Hindu Society of North Carolina, 309 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560, United States The Bhagavad Gītā Parīkṣā will be conducted in two parts. Cash Prizes worth $5,000 will be awarded to the winning students of the Gītā Parīkṣā. The Bhagavad Gītā Competition is open to all students in middle school, high school and young adults up to the age of 25. *All Students will have to travel to the address above on their own expense to take the test. Students can register for the Bhagavad Gītā Competition by paying a non-refundable registration fee of $10. Well wishers are invited to donate towards the prize money for the Bhagavad Gītā Competition. You will be encouraging our youth to engage with the Bhagavad Gītā
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The Third Annual Bhagavad Gītā Parīkṣā in North Carolina drew 67 student competitors and 200 community members, awarding $5,000 in prizes. Hosted by HSNC with Friends of HUA, it fostered cultural learning and youth engagement…
(Morrisville, NC) – On August 24th, Fifty-One (51) students from North Carolina, mostly from the Triangle Area participated in this year’s Bhagavad Gītā Parīkṣā (BGP) competition. Over 200 members of the community attended to cheer the students and a $10,000 prize pool was awarded to the winners who showed exemplary knowledge and understanding of the Bhagavad Gītā.
The Inaugural Gītā Parīkṣā November 18 2023, North Carolina in Morrisville, NC, organized by the Hindu University of America (HUA) in collaboration with local Hindu organizations, celebrated the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gītā and community unity. Over 50 students demonstrated their understanding of the Gītā through written exams and discussions, with winners awarded $25,000 in prizes. The competition laid the groundwork for future initiatives, reinforcing HUA's commitment to promoting the study of the Bhagavad Gītā and fostering unity among participants.
On the program page, there are multiple payment plan options to choose from.
