Agrawal Samaj Orlando अग्रवाल समाज ऑरलैंडो

Uniting Agrawals in the Orlando metro

Agrawal Samaj Orlando

अग्र हो, आगे बढ़ो

Bringing together the descendants of Maharaja Agrasen to celebrate shared beliefs and values, foster unity and pride, and build a strong community across the Orlando metro.

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Upcoming events

Celebrate with us

Dates and venues are announced on our Facebook page first. Our Diwali celebration has sold out two years in a row, so book early.

  1. FebWinter picnic and Lohri
  2. MarHoli
  3. MaySpring picnicMother's Day theme
  4. AugSummer picnicPotluck
  5. NovDiwali MilanOur biggest event
Diwali Milan 2026 flyer: Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 1680 Hawkcrest Dr, Winter Park. Lights, laughter and food, with cultural performances, DJ and games. Tickets all-inclusive: single $70 early bird or $80 regular, couple $140 or $160, family $180 or $210. RSVP to Himanshu, Rajat Mittal, Mudit or Reema. Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 6 PM

Diwali Milan 2026

Our biggest night of the year, with Agrawal families from across the Orlando metro. Tickets are all-inclusive and are not sold at the door.

  • Lakshmi puja
  • Cultural performances
  • DJ and dance floor
  • 360 photo booth
  • Event photographer
  • Catered dinner
  • Games

1680 Hawkcrest Dr, Winter Park, FL 32792

Tickets (all-inclusive)
Early bird
ended Sept 30		Regular
from Oct 1
Single$70$80
Couple$140$160
Family*$180$210

*Family is 2 adults and 2 kids. Friends and visiting relatives need their own tickets. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

To book, call or text

  • Himanshu(650) 954-4462
  • Rajat Mittal(860) 987-8921
  • Mudit(201) 850-3273
  • Reema(321) 263-9883
View the event on Facebook

Past events

  • Aug 2026Summer picnicA potluck picnic for the whole family.
  • May 2026Spring picnicA potluck picnic at a park pavilion, with games for the kids.
  • 2026HoliColors and a catered lunch at a rented park.
  • Nov 1, 2025Diwali 2025Sold out for the second year running. Event page
  • Aug 24, 2025Summer picnicPotluck picnic for the whole family.
  • May 10, 2025Spring picnicA Mother's Day celebration at Kelly Park.
  • Feb 9, 2025Winter picnic and LohriOur first gathering of 2025.
  • Nov 16, 2024Diwali celebrationSold out. Event page
  • Aug 2024Agrawal Samaj Got TalentA talent show by members of every age.

We hope to add a Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti celebration to the calendar.

About us

Who we are

Agrawal Samaj Orlando brings together families of the Agrawal (also spelled Agarwal or Aggarwal) community who live in Central Florida. Many of us came here for work, study or family; together we keep alive the values, festivals and friendships we grew up with.

Founded in 2023, we are run entirely by volunteers, with a board that meets every month to plan the year. Membership is free.

Our mission is to foster a vibrant and inclusive community that celebrates and promotes Agrawal culture, heritage, and values. We aim to create a platform where individuals of Agrawal origin can come together to connect, engage, and flourish.

  • Sanskriti, cultureFestivals, pujas and programs that keep our traditions alive.
  • Sangathan, unityA trusted network of families who support one another.
  • Seva, serviceGiving back to Central Florida through food drives, health camps and charity.
  • Sanskar, values for our youthHelping children born here stay connected to their roots.

Our heritage

Descendants of Maharaja Agrasen

Agrawals trace their lineage to Maharaja Agrasen, the king who founded Agroha, a city of traders near present-day Hisar in Haryana. The name Agrawal means the people of Agroha. Our kuldevi is Mahalakshmi, the goddess of prosperity.

Ahimsa

Maharaja Agrasen is remembered for refusing animal sacrifice in his yajnas. Compassion and non-violence remain central to Agrawal life.

Equality

Agroha is remembered as a city where every family stood on equal footing and no one was left without a home or a livelihood.

Enterprise

Trade, industry and honest commerce are part of our identity, from the merchants of Agroha to founders and professionals today.

Charity

Dharamshalas, schools, hospitals and gaushalas built by Agrawal families continue the tradition of sharing prosperity.

Ek eent, ek rupaya: one brick, one coin

As the story is told, when a new family settled in Agroha, every household gave it one brick and one coin. The bricks built a home and the coins started a business, so each newcomer began as an equal. We try to keep that spirit here: when a new Agrawal family moves to Central Florida, we want them to feel welcomed from day one.

The 18 gotras

Tradition holds that Maharaja Agrasen's descendants form 18 gotras. This list was ratified by the Akhil Bhartiya Agrawal Sammelan in 1983; regional spellings vary.

  1. 01Airan
  2. 02Bansal
  3. 03Bindal
  4. 04Bhandal
  5. 05Dharan
  6. 06Garg
  7. 07Goyal
  8. 08Goyan
  9. 09Jindal
  10. 10Kansal
  11. 11Kuchhal
  12. 12Madhukul
  13. 13Mangal
  14. 14Mittal
  15. 15Nangal
  16. 16Singhal
  17. 17Tayal
  18. 18Tingal

Programs

What we do through the year

Festivals and pujas

Agrasen Jayanti, Diwali, Holi, Teej and Navratri, celebrated the way our families did back home.

Youth and next generation

Cultural performances, Hindi and heritage sessions, mentoring, and a youth committee run by our teens.

Seva and charity

Food drives, blood donation, health camps, and support for local charities and causes in India.

Business and career network

A friendly network of entrepreneurs and professionals who share advice, referrals and opportunities.

New family welcome

Just moved to Orlando? We help with schools, neighborhoods, temples and grocery stores, in the spirit of one brick, one coin.

Seniors circle

Get-togethers, satsang and outings for parents and grandparents, including those visiting from India.

Leadership

Our board

Board members serve one-year terms and meet on the third Wednesday of every month.

Rajan AggarwalBoard member
Himanshu AggarwalBoard member
Mudit AgrawalBoard member
Reema AgarwalBoard member
Rajat MittalBoard member

Membership

Join the samaj

Membership is free for Agrawal families living in the Orlando metro. Members hear about every event first through our WhatsApp community, and many events offer family pricing.

Our events are funded by tickets and by the generosity of our sponsors.

How to join

  1. Get in touchEmail us or talk to any board member at an event, and tell us a little about your family.
  2. Join our WhatsApp communityWe will add you to the group where every event is announced.
  3. Come to the next eventDiwali Milan is on November 14, 2026.
Contact us to join

Get involved

Every brick counts

Volunteer

Help plan an event, cook for a gathering, run kids' activities, or lend a hand with setup. Email us and we will find the right spot for you.

Sponsor an event

Sponsors fund our events. Sponsorship opportunities are open for Diwali Milan 2026, and local businesses and families are recognized at the event and on this site. To sponsor, email us or reach out to Rajan Aggarwal.

Spread the word

Know an Agrawal family that just moved to Central Florida? Point them to this site or our Facebook page so they feel welcome from day one.

Contact

Get in touch

New to Orlando, or want to join our next event? We would love to hear from you.