Agrasen Jayanti
| Agrasen Jayanti | |
|---|---|
Idol of Maharaja Agrasen | |
| Also called | Translation: Birth Anniversary of Agrasen; Agarsain Jayanti, Agrasen Maharaj Jayanti |
| Observed by | Hindu, Jain, Agrahari, Agrawal |
| 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. 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.
The Government of India issued a postage stamp in honor of Maharaja Agresen in 1976 on occasion of his 5100th Jayanti.