Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti is an annual celebration that marks the birth anniversary of the legendary King Agrasena. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Haryana and Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti falls on the fourth of Ashwin on the Hindu calendar, which corresponds to September or October in the Gregorian Calendar. This year, Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti 2023 will be celebrated on Sunday, October 15. Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti 2023 is an auspicious day for the descendants of Maharaja Agrasen - Agrahari, Agrawal and Jain. The Vaishya community celebrate this day with full religious devotion. When Is Mera Chaoren Houba 2023? Know Date and Significance of the Religious Festival of Manipur.

As per historical records, the legendary Hindu King ruled around 5,000 years ago. He was born to King Vallabah of Pratapnagar, now Bangladesh and was part of the Suryavamsh Kshatriya Dynasty. As we celebrate Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti 2023, here's all you need to know about Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti 2023 date and the significance of this day.

Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti 2023 Date

Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti 2023 will be celebrated on Sunday, October 15.

Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti Significance

Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti is an important event that is dedicated to the legendary Hindu king, Agrasen Maharaj. This day is a gazetted holiday in the states of Punjab and Haryana. Maharaja Agrasen has taught us the lesson of unity and to help each other in the society. Agrasen is said to have founded both the Agrawal and Agrahari communities in northern India. On this day, his descendants participate in social welfare activities to mark this day. Moreover, free medical camps, and food distribution events take place to spread the legend’s eternal message of equality and brotherhood.

Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti Celebrations

On the day of Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti, devotees make special preparations to celebrate the day. The birth anniversary of the great leader is marked with colourful processions and various cultural programmes across India. Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti is celebrated with great fervour by the Vaishya community and is popular among Agrahari, Agrawal, Barnwal and Jain communities. On this day, descendants of Agrasena engage in social welfare activities to spread the message of equality and brotherhood.

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