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Suresh Kumar Agarwal
Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge with differences to Ranjan Kumar Agarwal and Rahool Parkash Agarwal
February 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 145
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Blazon
Arms
Argent semé of torteaux, on a pale Vert four inescutcheons reversed Argent;
Crest
A plough Gules in front of a demi-sun in splendour Or;
Motto
परिवार • COMMUNITY • ਧਨਸਕਾਫ;
Symbolism
Arms
The colours refer to those of the Indian flag. The discs, reminiscent of coins, allude to Mr. Agarwal’s lifelong career in business, as well as to his wife Anjali Agarwal’s career in banking. Evoking the Rotary Club emblem, they also represent Mr. Agarwal’s philanthropy and his wife’s volunteer work. The green band with the inverted shields alludes to the Agrasen ki Baoli in Delhi, India, an ancient stepwell reputedly built by the mythical King Agrasen from whom family lore says the Agarwals descend. The stepwell, a public structure providing access to water for the entire community, symbolizes Mr. Agarwal’s core belief in justice. The shields represent Mr. and Mrs. Agarwal and their two children.
Crest
The sun symbolizes India, since King Agrasen was a member of the Solar Dynasty, as well as British Columbia, where Mr. Agarwal and his wife first settled in Canada. The traditional Indian plough additionally represents the important agricultural dimensions of both the Punjab, the Indian state where Mr. and Mrs. Agarwal are from, and Alberta, where they spent a large portion of their adult lives.
Motto
These three words mean “Family, community, fairness” in Hindi, English and Punjabi.