Maharaja Agrasen birth anniversary celebrated

The Agrawal Parivar Sewa Trust in Sirsa celebrated the 5179th birth anniversary of Maharaja Agrasen with great enthusiasm at Jhunthra Dharamshala. The event began at 10 am with trustees Sitaram Jamalia, Anil Kumar Mangliwala, and Yudhishthir jointly lighting the ceremonial lamp. At 10.30 am, the statue of Maharaja Agrasen was garlanded, followed by a community feast.

The celebration was attended by former Odisha Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal, Sirsa MLA Gokul Setia, Congress leader Naveen Kedia, and others who paid tribute by garlanding the statue.

Sitaram Jamalia, Trustee of the Trust, highlighted Maharaja Agrasen’s legacy as a great supporter of socialism, equality, and non-violence. Known as the king of Agroha, Agrasen introduced the concept of “one brick and one rupee,” which helped many people build their homes and businesses. He also initiated welfare programmes such as free education, hospitals, and community centres for the needy. His rule focused mainly on social welfare rather than wars, making him a respected and kind ruler even today.

Setia praised the community for inviting him on Maharaja Agrasen’s birth anniversary, calling it a great example of unity.