Agrasen Jayanti
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Also calledTranslation: Birth Anniversary of Agrasen; Agarsain Jayanti, Agrasen Maharaj Jayanti
TypeIndian, Religious (Government holiday in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana)
SignificanceBirth Anniversary of Agrasen
| Agrasen Jayanti | |
|---|---|
 Idol of Maharaja Agrasen | |
| Also called | Translation: Birth Anniversary of Agrasen; Agarsain Jayanti, Agrasen Maharaj Jayanti |
| Observed by | Hindu, Jain, Agrahari,[1] Agrawal[2] |
| Type | Indian, Religious (Government holiday in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana) |
| Significance | Birth Anniversary of Agrasen |
| Date | First day of Navaratri |
| Frequency | Annual |
Agrasen Jayanti (literally "Agrasen's birthday") is the birth anniversary celebration of a legendary Hindu king Agrasen Maharaj.[3] He was king of Agroha, and it was from him that the Agrawal caste originated. Agrasen Jayanti is observed on the fourth day of Ashwin month of Hindu calendar.[4][5]
The Government of India issued a postage stamp in honor of Maharaja Agresen in 1976 on occasion of his 5100th Jayanti.[6]
The UP state Government has officially declared holiday on the occasion of Agrasen Jayanti in Uttar Pradesh.[7] In North Indian state of Haryana, there is also a public holiday on Agrasen Jayanti.[8] This day is a gazetted holiday in the state of Punjab and Haryana.[9]