Agrasen Jayanti
On Agrasen Jayanti, a grand tableau and procession of Agrasen Maharaj is taken out by the descendant community of Agrasen and worship and Aarti of Agrasen Maharaj is performed.
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7/3/20241 min read


Maharaja Agrasen was a legendary Karmayogi Loknayak, pioneer of socialism, Yug Purush, ascetic, supporter of Ram Rajya and Mahadani.
He was born at the end of Dwapar Yuga and the beginning of Kaliyuga. He was a contemporary of Lord Shri Krishna. Maharaja Agrasen was born on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada, which is celebrated as Agrasen Jayanti. The first day of Navratri is celebrated as Agrasen Maharaj Jayanti.
On Agrasen Jayanti, a grand tableau and procession of Agrasen Maharaj is taken out by the descendant community of Agrasen and Agrasen Maharaj is worshipped, recited and aarti is performed.
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Public holiday
The UP state Government has officially declared holiday on the occasion of Agrasen Jayanti in Uttar Pradesh. In North Indian state of Haryana, there is also a public holiday on Agrasen Jayanti.This day is a gazetted holiday in the state of Punjab and Haryana.
Celebration
Maharaja Agrasen has taught us the lesson of unity and to help each other in the society.”
— Hamid Ansari, Vice President of India said on the occasion of Agrasen Jayanti in September, 2008
Devotees make special preparations to make Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti special. The birth anniversary of divine leader Maharaja Agrasen with colorful procession and various cultural programmes which is conducted throughout the day at different places of the India. The Jayanti is celebrated by the Vaishya community with full religious devotion. Agrasena jayanti is celebrated in across India among Agrahari, Agrawal , Barnwal and Jain. On this day, descendants of Agrasena busy themselves in social welfare activities. Free medical camps, food distribution and several cultural functions and program are taken up to spread the message of equality and brotherhood. They honor Agrasen for his ideals in life and try to follow his footsteps.