Taj Mahotsav, a ten-day event held annually at Agra, Uttar Pradesh is a culturally vibrant event that holds the breath of every art-lover across the world. Tourists from across the world plan their visits to India during this season to have a glimpse of one of the most spectacular art-culmination. The exhibition starts from 18th February and continues till 27th Feb each year in Shilpgram, Agra, swinging with the most artistic works found in India along with the display of various facets of culture and tradition that India is born with.
Folk music, shayari (poetry), classical dance performances, elephant and camel rides, games, food festival, all form a part of the festivities. Taj Mahotsav is a non-stop 10 day carnival that generally starts with a procession splendid with glamour in Mughal style. The event gives an opportunity to the legendary artisans who can display their unique pieces of efforts in front of a world-class audience. Marble is seen ruling the genre for obvious reasons. Besides the handicrafts at display wood carvings from Saharanpur, brass and other metal ware from Moradabad, handmade carpets of Badohi, the pottery of Khurja, chicken-work of Lucknow, the silk of Banaras and much more form a part of this huge visual spectacle.
Taj-mahotsav is indeed the perfect reflection to India's rich culture and Indian festivities are always incomplete without a rich cuisine. There are different sorts of Indian dishes with some of the richest blends of Indian taste available during the carnival. The description won't be complete without the mention of soul-stirring cultural performances in Performing arts like dance, music, plays that cast a spell on the visitors. All through the carnival visitors can witness a profusion of folk dance music Dundelkhand, 'Nautanki' (Drama), 'Sapera' dance of Rajasthan and Lavani of Maharashtra performed just the way they used to be done centuries ago.
Thus and thus is won't be an exaggeration to quote that Taj Mahotsav mirrors India's rich tradition and culture in an unparalleled and most excellent manner. The Agra airport, 7 km from the city center, has got major airlines operating throughout the day.
Folk music, shayari (poetry), classical dance performances, elephant and camel rides, games, food festival, all form a part of the festivities. Taj Mahotsav is a non-stop 10 day carnival that generally starts with a procession splendid with glamour in Mughal style. The event gives an opportunity to the legendary artisans who can display their unique pieces of efforts in front of a world-class audience. Marble is seen ruling the genre for obvious reasons. Besides the handicrafts at display wood carvings from Saharanpur, brass and other metal ware from Moradabad, handmade carpets of Badohi, the pottery of Khurja, chicken-work of Lucknow, the silk of Banaras and much more form a part of this huge visual spectacle.
Taj-mahotsav is indeed the perfect reflection to India's rich culture and Indian festivities are always incomplete without a rich cuisine. There are different sorts of Indian dishes with some of the richest blends of Indian taste available during the carnival. The description won't be complete without the mention of soul-stirring cultural performances in Performing arts like dance, music, plays that cast a spell on the visitors. All through the carnival visitors can witness a profusion of folk dance music Dundelkhand, 'Nautanki' (Drama), 'Sapera' dance of Rajasthan and Lavani of Maharashtra performed just the way they used to be done centuries ago.
Thus and thus is won't be an exaggeration to quote that Taj Mahotsav mirrors India's rich tradition and culture in an unparalleled and most excellent manner. The Agra airport, 7 km from the city center, has got major airlines operating throughout the day.
