Agroha

Agroha is a town and historic site in Hisar district, in the Indian state of Haryana. It is renowned for its association with an ancient kingdom and for its role in regional religious and cultural traditions. In popular lore, Agroha is linked to King Agrasen and is considered the ancestral homeland of the Agrawal community, a connection that shapes the town’s cultural identity.

A central feature of Agroha is the Agroha Dham temple complex, which houses temples dedicated to Maharaja Agrasen and to Draupadi. The site functions as a major pilgrimage center for followers of the Agrawal community and visitors from across northern India, who come to offer prayers and participate in temple activities. The complex and its surroundings also host educational and charitable facilities linked to the community.

Agroha hosts the Agroha Mela, an annual fair that attracts large crowds and showcases regional culture, crafts, and commerce. The festival reinforces local traditions and serves as an occasion for social and economic gathering among residents and visitors.

Historically, Agroha’s status as an ancient capital or political center is a matter of legend and regional tradition rather than universally documented archaeology. Today, Agroha is part of Haryana’s rural and semi-urban landscape, with agriculture forming the backbone of the surrounding economy. The town remains a focal point for cultural identity among the Agrawal community and other visitors who come to the Agroha Dham complex and annual mela.