For the descendants of Maharaja Agrasen — Agrahari, Agrawal and Jain — this day holds a special place. (Image: Shutterstock)
As per the Hindu calendar, the day is usually celebrated on the fourth day of the month of Ashwin. This year, the Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti will be observed on October 3.
Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti is the birth anniversary of the legendary king Maharaja Agrasen of Agroha. As per the Hindu calendar, the day is usually celebrated on the fourth day of the month of Ashwin. This year, the Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti will be observed on October 3. For the descendants of Maharaja Agrasen — Agrahari, Agrawal and Jain — this day holds a special place.
Happy Agrasen Jayanti 2024: Wishes and Greetings to Share
- May Maharaja Agrasen always be there to point us in the direction of progress. A happy Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti to all.
- Maharaja Agrasen was one of the few Indian kings who could win people over. Greetings on Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti!
- On this Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti, strive to be as nice a person as you can by drawing inspiration from Maharaja Agrasen.
- Let us strive for a constructive and forward-thinking existence, drawing inspiration from Maharaja Agrasen. Happy Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti 2024.
Agrasen Jayanti 2024: History And Significance
The Agrahari and Agrawal communities claim their progenitor to be Maharaja Agrasen, the monarch of Agroha. Maharaja Agrasen of the Suryavamsha Kshatriya Dynasty was the son of King Vallabh of Pratapnagar.
Maharaja Agrasen was widely known for his unwavering opposition to discrimination and dedication to equality. He introduced the novel concept of “one brick and one rupee,” in which each household in Agroha donated one brick and one rupee to each new family relocating to the area.
This humanitarian act enabled newcomers to build their houses and launch their enterprises.
The Agrahari and Agrawal communities celebrate Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti with great religious fervour. They pray to the goddess Lakshmi, asking for her blessings of peace, prosperity, and harmony.
Agrasen Jayanti 2024: Celebration
On this day, pilgrimages to the temples commemorating the “Kuldevi” (deity) of each family are customary.
The descendants of Maharaja Agrasen engage in various social welfare initiatives, including food distribution and the establishment of free medical clinics, to promote the ideals of equality and fraternity.
The life and teachings of Maharaja Agrasen serve as the central theme of a plethora of cultural events and programs that are organised to honour the king and continue his legacy.
The daylong celebration of Maharaja Agrasen’s birth anniversary includes a vibrant procession and a range of cultural events in several parts of India.
