The festivities commence
with a spectacular procession inspired by Mughal splendour. Bedecked
elephants and camels, drum beaters, folk artists and master craftsmen,
all in festive mood to recreate a visual delight reminiscent of the
golden era of the Mughal rule.
Taj Mahotsav is a gathering of the fabulous artisans and master
craftsmen, who gave life to their exquisite works of art. The festival
brings forth an spectacular collection of marble inlays, fine crafts,
wood carvings from Saharanpur, brass and other metalware from Moradabad,
handmade carpets of Badohi, the blue pottery of Khurja, the Chikan work
of Lucknow, the silk of Banares to list a few. Agra with its legendry
tradition of exquisite craftmenship is thus the perfect venue for
holding a crafts fair like the Taj Mahotsav.
Apart from the crafts fair, the Mahotsav also features Food Festival.
If you are present at the Crafts Festival, just don't forget to be the
part of the relishing Food Festival. This festival allows you to relish
the exotic cuisine's and delicacies prepared by some of the oldest
exponents and the typical preparations from the interiors of Uttar
Pradesh.
Throughout the Mahotsav, one can experience a profusion of folk music
and dances of Dundelkhand, Drama, Rajasthani dance, Lavani of
Maharashtra and many other form of art & culture, performed just the
way they used to be centuries ago.
Agra is renowned for it's centuries old monuments. For experiencing the
pomp and show of the bygone era, there are classical performances held
at these ageless sites, recreating the splendour and ambience once
associated with Mughal Emperors.
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