February 9, 2012

Taj Mahotsav, Fairs & Festivals in Agra



Taj-Mahal
Taj Mahal


 All the festivals like Diwali, Holi, Idd-ul-Fitr, Id-Ul-Adha, muharram and Guruparab etc. are celebrated in Agra,Uttar Pradesh. Other cultural festivals celebrated here are Taj  mahotsav, Taj Food Festival etc.

 Taj Mahotsav was started in 1992 and celebrated from 18th to 27th February every year at Shilpgram near Taj mahal. The ten days Taj Mahotsav is organized by Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department.

 Taj Mahotsav hosts various cultural extravaganzas like Folk music, Classical dances and singing, Shayaris, Elephants rides and camel rides, traditional dress displays, Art forms like pottery making, puppetry, marble inlays, wood carvings, brass & metal ware making, Blue Potteries, Chikan work, Silk making, Exotic Cuisines and other traditional art forms of India.

Wood Carving
  A grand parade of Elephants, Camels, Horses, drumbeaters, folk artists and master craftsmen marks the beginning of 10 days festival. The old golden mogul era is brought to life in these festivals. Other national festivals are celebrated in Agra as elsewhere in the country. Some of the other local festivals are Kailash Fair, Bateshwar Fair, and Ram Barat etc.

Entry fee for the Taj Mahotsav would be :



- [Up to 5 years] - Free
- (5 years to 10 years) - Rs. 10/- [per Person]
- Adult : Rs. 50/-   [per Person]

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