Get Festive in India at the Taj Mahotsav

Some of the best ways of enjoying a tour in India, the land of tradition, culture and magical experiences are to attend the lovely festivals that are celebrated here in the country. Most of the festivals and based on tradition and religion but there are some festivals that are celebrated as means of showcasing some of the best ways of having a carnival atmosphere.

The Taj Mahotsav is one such festival that is held in the Taj Mahal in Agra in the state of Uttar Pradesh. This is a much awaited festival in the month of February and is celebrated every year at Shilpgram which is located in the Eastern Gate of the Taj Mahal.

How to Reach

Agra is reached either by air, road or rail. So you could get down at the Kheria airport at Agra, or the Agra Railway station or drive down to the city.

Agra – The Venue

Taj Mahal looks beautiful with the glory of the past and the celebrations of the present. This is a ten day long carnival that is a great platform that gives you the best information of the culture and tradition of India, and the beautiful cuisine, dance, music and culture that is found here in this beautiful land. So if you want to experience the ideal ways of knowing the country of India in all its splendour and magnificence then do visit the Taj Mahotsav that starts on February 18. Taj Mahal is the most beautiful place in India and exhibits the best facets of the Indian subcontinent. This is a festival organized by the Uttar Pradesh tourism and is a way of increasing the tourist value to the country.

Agra is a beautiful city on the banks of the River Yamuna and has also found mention in the Indian Epic Mahabharata. Agravan Ptolemy who was a great geographer of the second century marked Agra on the world map. It is said that Sikandar Lodi the Delhi Sultanate ruler founded the city in the year 1504, and the Golden Mughal Age started in this city after the year 1526. Then it was called Akbarabad and was the Mughal capital till the capital shifted to Delhi. But the architectural elegance of this place is a great sight for all the tourists who come to this part of the world.

The Festival

The event starts with a grand procession that is totally influenced by the Mughal rulers. There is a lovely scene of the camels, elephants and folk artists along with master craftsmen who are seen in the procession.

The Taj Festival is a huge platform for all the artists, skilled workmen and craftsmen of the world and from India to exhibit their skill and share their talent. This is an extravagant celebration of the heritage and culture of the local place and the Indian regions. Shilpgram is the place where the festival would be celebrated and this is around a kilometre away from the famous monument of Taj Mahal. So get ready to see the vivid promotion of Indian arts and crafts and also the dances and culture of the country. Pack your bags and enjoy these ten days of arty delights and crafty experiences.

So if you want to see the pleasures of the beautiful city of Agra, the historical region of India, then get to see the 5000 year old culture and heritage of the country at its best here in the marvelous surrounding of the Taj Mahal. With many entertainment facilities and absolutely thrilling experiences this is one place which has the most fascinating festivals and memorable experiences. The Taj Mahotsav is a lovely way of enjoying the games and the other rides on the camels and elephants that are all a feature in this land of Taj Mahal in Agra. The Taj Mahotsav is an extravagant way of celebrating the culture, cuisine and food of India and the tradition of the country. The Food Festival is one occasion which gives you a chance to taste and savour the best kind of food.

Shopper’s Paradise

If you like shopping, then the Taj Mahotsav is the place to be in, for this would be a heaven for all shopaholics. All kinds of ivory work, handicrafts, wood work, and the most intriguing antiques are found here in the Shilpgram Taj Mahotsav. The main idea of the Mahotsav is to show to the world the beauty of Indian culture and the harmony that is seen between the states of India and the way the crafts and arts of different regions dominate the lifestyle and also the shopping tendencies of the people. Providing beautiful opportunities for all the artists, the mahotsav is a great way of exhibiting the handicrafts of the various regions of India. So you would get to see the Benares silk, and the wood carvings from Sahranpur, the Badohi handmade carpets and the Lucknow chikanwork. Then you would get enchanted by the Khurja blue pottery and the most beautiful sights of the drummers and other Indian artists.

The Taj Mahotsav is one of the finest displays of Indian workshmanship and has been a great platform for all the artists in India to share their creative creations. This year too you would get the best displays. Be it the paper mash work from the southern part of India or the zardozi work from Agra, the shawls from Kashmir or the hand printing of Farukkabad, you are sure to be entertained with the best sights and the most fascinating experiences.