CELEBRATING International Gita Mahotsav in Canada, the Indian High Commission in Ottawa organised “Uttar ~ Answer”, a the matic musical dance ballet based on the Bhagavad Gita. The event, hosted in collab oration with Jeevan Jyoti Performing Arts(JJPA),washeld at Kailash Mital Theatre of Carleton University in Ottawa. “Set on the battleground at the on set of a devastating war,the performance brought to life the time less dialogue of the Bhagavad Gita—a profound exchange between the two protagonistson truth, duty, detach ment, reconciliation, and the deeper philosophical questions of human existence. The choreography drew segmentally from these teachings,translating verses of the Gita into expressive movement, rhythm, andemotion,”Indian High Commission in Ottawa posted on X. Addressing the gathering,the Indian High Commissioner to Canada Dinesh K Patnaik emphasised that the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita are not merely spiritual wisdom, buta living cultural heritage of India—one that continues to inspire harmony, responsibility, and resilience in modern life. Indian missions worldwide have been celebrating the International Gita Mahotsav 2025,highlighting the timeless spiritual and philosophical teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. The Gita Mahostav is celebrated to promote the Bhagavad Gita’s teachings of duty, right eousness, and knowledge on the Ekadashi(11th lunar day)of the Shukla Paksha(bright for night) in the month of Margashirsha (IndianCalendar) when Lord Krishna delivered the eternal sermons of Gita toArjun on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Earlier on December 6,the time less wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita came a live as DivyaJyoti Jagrati Sansthanin Canada celebrated the International Gita Mahotsav inToronto.