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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
Arms of Suresh Kumar AgarwalBlazonArgent semé of torteaux, on a pale Vert four inescutcheons reversed Argent; SymbolismThe 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. |
CrestBlazonA plough Gules in front of a demi-sun in splendour Or; SymbolismThe 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. |
MottoBlazonपरिवार • COMMUNITY • ਧਨਸਕਾਫ; SymbolismThese three words mean “Family, community, fairness” in Hindi, English and Punjabi. |
Flag of Suresh Kumar AgarwalBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Suresh Kumar AgarwalBlazonA billet fesswise Gules charged with a punch-marked coin Or; SymbolismThe rectangle alludes to a brick, and the square to a punch-marked coin. Together, they embody a legend about the generosity and sense of justice attributed to King Agrasen, whereby newcomers to his kingdom would be given one brick and one coin by all inhabitants to help them establish themselves. These themes are important to Mr. Agarwal’s family, as shown in his own philanthropic activities, his sons’ careers in the law and his daughters-in-law’s careers in medicine and education. |
Differenced Arms for Ranjan Kumar Agarwal, child of Suresh Kumar AgarwalBlazonThe Arms of Suresh Kumar Agarwal debruised of an antique crown Argent in place of the inescutcheon reversed in chief during his father’s lifetime;This individual will ultimately inherit the Arms; SymbolismThe crown refers to his middle name, Kumar, one meaning of which is “prince” in Punjabi. |
Differenced Arms for Rahool Parkash Agarwal, child of Suresh Kumar AgarwalBlazonThe Arms of Suresh Kumar Agarwal debruised of a flame Argent in place of the inescutcheon reversed in chief; SymbolismThe flame refers to his middle name, Parkash, one meaning of which is “light” in Punjabi. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.     |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Alix Chartrand, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeIndividual |