Agroha Dhaam Foundation
A Canada-wide foundation for the followers of Maharaja Agrasen. We are bringing Agarwal families from every province together to build one community centre where we can gather, celebrate, learn and support one another for generations to come.
Maharaja Agrasen and the city of Agroha
Maharaja Agrasen is honoured as the founder of Agroha, a city of traders in present-day Hisar, Haryana, and as the forefather of the Agarwal community. Our 18 gotras trace their origin to the yagnas he performed.
He is remembered for compassion. He stopped animal sacrifice in his kingdom, ruled by consensus, and built prosperity that was shared rather than hoarded.
One brick, one coin
When a new family arrived in Agroha, every household gave them one brick and one coin. The bricks built their home. The coins started their business. Nobody had to give much, and everybody started equal.
Agroha Dhaam Foundation brings that same idea to Canada. Many small gifts from many families can build something none of us could build alone.
Ahimsa
Non-violence and compassion toward all living beings.
Samanta
Equality and dignity for every family, new or established.
Seva
Service to the community and to Canada, our home.
A centre for every Agarwal family in Canada
Agarwal families have settled across Canada over several decades. We want a permanent place where they can meet: for festivals and Agrasen Jayanti, for weddings and family events, for youth and seniors, and for passing our culture to children born here.
Agroha Dhaam Foundation is an incorporated not-for-profit organization working at the national level: one Canada-wide body for the Agarwal Samaj, open to families from coast to coast. We take our inspiration from the original Agroha Dhaam in Hisar, Haryana, home of the Mahalakshmi Mandir and Shakti Sarovar.
We are at the very beginning, and the families who join now will shape what the centre becomes.
- NowBuild the founding circleBring together founding donors and volunteers, and hold our first community gatherings.
- NextPrograms and eventsAgrasen Jayanti, Diwali milan, youth and seniors programs in rented halls.
- ThenLand and designIdentify a site and plan the centre with input from the community.
- Long termAgroha Dhaam, CanadaA permanent community centre: hall, mandir space, library and offices.
Lay a brick in Agroha Dhaam
Every gift, large or small, goes toward building a permanent home for the Agarwal community in Canada. Founding donors will be recognized when the centre opens.
Choose your contribution
The founding gift, in the spirit of Agroha.
A gift from your whole family.
Helps fund our first community events.
Recognized as a pillar donor of the centre.
Named on the founders' wall at Agroha Dhaam.
Every coin counts. Monthly giving is welcome.
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In the message, add your full name, phone number and the tier you chose, so we can thank you and record your gift.
Pledge, volunteer or ask a question
Call either of our founders for a larger pledge, a cheque donation, or to volunteer.
Cheques payable to Agroha Dhaam Foundation.
Agroha Dhaam Foundation is an incorporated not-for-profit organization. It is not yet a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency, so we cannot issue official tax receipts at this time. Every donor will receive a written acknowledgement of their gift.