Eminent personalities of society honoured

Agrasen Samman ceremony, cultural programs, Royal Couple Walk, blood donation van and lucky draw main attractions; over 100 exciting prizes including e-scooters were up for grabs

Prayagraj: The grand Agrasen Diwali Fair, organised by Shri Agrasen Agrawal Samaj, Prayagraj, as part of the Agrasen Jayanti Celebrations-2026, concluded with great joy and enthusiasm on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Royal Garden, Katra, Prayagraj. Various activities were organised at the fair, including the Agrasen Samman Samaroh, Question Forum, children’s cultural programmes, Royal Couple Walk, Blood Donation Van, and an attractive lucky draw. Families, youth, women, and children from the community participated enthusiastically. The spirit of social unity, cultural heritage, talent promotion, and public service was prominently visible throughout the event.

Society President Piyush Ranjan Agarwal said that the Agrasen Jayanti celebrations are an important opportunity to strengthen community unity, harmony, and cultural heritage. Such events bring together every segment of society and connect the new generation with their traditions and social values. He expressed his gratitude to all the officials, members, sponsors, and community members who contributed to the success of the event.

Eminent personalities of the society were honored in the Agrasen Samman ceremony.

The Agrasen Samman ceremony, held as part of the event, honored and lauded eminent personalities who have made significant contributions to society and various fields. The event was presided over by the society’s president, Piyush Ranjan Agarwal. Honorable Justice Piyush Agarwal was the chief guest, and Squadron Leader V.K. Mittal was the special guest. The program was jointly conducted by Dr. Kirti Agarwal and Pooja Agarwal, CA.

The ceremony began with the offering of flowers and the lighting of a lamp. General Secretary Abhishek Mittal delivered the welcome address. Jayanti coordinator Chartered Accountant Vinay Goyal, while highlighting the objectives of the ceremony and the unity of the society, said that Agrasen Jayanti is not just an occasion for celebration, but also a pledge to adopt the ideals of Maharaja Agrasen, the spirit of equality, cooperation, entrepreneurship and social service in our lives. He called upon all the members of the society to take active part in social work and come forward to help the needy.

In his presidential address, President Piyush Ranjan Agarwal stressed on social service, mutual cooperation and discharge of social responsibilities. Dr. Brij Bihari Agarwal, Srijan Hospital and Mahadev Prasad Agarwal, Rajapuriya were honoured with the Lifetime Distinction Award.

The Agraratna Award was presented to Hon’ble Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta, Sagar Jain, IPS (DCP), Jagdish Prasad Agarwal, Acupressure Expert, Vinay Kumar Agarwal, Senior Chartered Accountant, Prof. (Dr.) Indu Goyal, Dr. Pradeep Kumar Agarwal, Sanjay Gupta, Amitabh Garg, Rakesh Agarwal and Raghuveer Saran Agarwal.

In the same sequence, Arun Agarwal and Ashish Agarwal of Ayodhya were presented with the Agrasen Anmol Ratna Award. The chief and special guests were greeted with shawls and mementos. Expressing their views, the guests underscored the importance of social progress, service, and social unity. At the end of the program, Manoj Agarwal presented a vote of thanks.

Children displayed their talent in the question forum and cultural programmes. The fair featured a question forum and cultural programs for three age groups. The first group included participants up to six years old, the second group included participants from seven to 12 years old, and the third group included participants from 13 to 18 years old. The children captivated the audience with their talent and creativity.

In the question forum competition, Shubham Jain got first place, Anuj Agarwal got second place and Ankit Agarwal got third place. The cultural programs were coordinated by Ajit Bansal and Nidhi Bansal. Co-coordinators Ankit Agarwal, Amrish Agarwal, Jai Prakash Agarwal, and Dhwanit Agarwal played a key role in the event. Prize sponsors were Vikalp Agarwal and Sonal Agarwal, while consolation prizes were presented by Naveen Agarwal and Ruchi Agarwal.

Couples dazzle at the Royal Couple Walk: The Royal Couple Walk competition, held as part of the Agrasen Jayanti celebrations, was a major attraction of the fair. Couples showcased their talent, confidence, and compatibility by walking the ramp in traditional and modern attire. The judges for the couple ramp walk were Himanshu Kesarwani and Neeti Kesarwani. The competition was organized by the Agarwal Yuva Mahila Mandal. Co-organizers were Nivesh Mittal, Priyanka Agarwal, Swati Agarwal, and Akanksha Agarwal. The event was sponsored by Ashok Kumar Agarwal, Savita Agarwal, and Ankur Agarwal.

Message of human service given through blood donation van: A special blood donation van was arranged during the fair to raise awareness about blood donation and to help ensure the availability of blood for patients in need. This arrangement was made through the birth anniversary coordinator, CA Vinay Goyal. By combining social and cultural events with public service initiatives like blood donation, the organizers conveyed the message of social responsibility and service to humanity.

CA Vinay Goyal said that community celebrations are meaningful only when they strengthen social concerns. Initiatives like blood donation play a vital role in saving the lives of those in need. He appealed to community members to actively participate in service and public welfare activities in the future.

Over 100 exciting prizes including e-scooters in the lucky draw: A major attraction of the fair was the lucky draw. Various attractive prizes were offered for participants. The first prize was an e-scooter, the second prize a refrigerator, the third prize a washing machine, the fourth prize an air cooler, the fifth prize a bicycle, and the sixth prize a portable speaker. The seventh prize included a consolation prize, along with 100 other attractive gifts. The lucky draw coupon was priced at Rs. 30.

Contribution of organizers, sponsors and associates in the success of the event: Coordinators, co-coordinators, community officials, sponsors, and associates played a crucial role in the successful conduct of the entire event. The program coordinators were Parimal Agarwal, Alok Agarwal, Anuj Agarwal, and Mukesh Agarwal. Kalyani Marketing and New Chaudhary Garden were the event’s sponsors.

The society’s media in-charge, Manish Garg, stated that the Agrasen Diwali Fair has been an effective medium for providing a platform for community talents, connecting the new generation with cultural traditions, and strengthening social unity. He added that the media has an important responsibility in spreading the positive activities of such events to the public and in bringing widespread recognition to the community’s service work. He expressed his gratitude to all the officials, members, participants, guests, sponsors, and associates who contributed to the event’s success.

The organizers thanked all community members and participants and pledged to continue to work together in this way to advance social, cultural, and public service initiatives in the future. The Agrasen Diwali Fair became a beautiful example of social harmony, cultural heritage, talent promotion, and collective participation.