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Taj Mahotsav
 Venue
: 18th- 27th Feb, Shilpgram, Agra
In The Month Of
: February
Main Attractions
: Art, Craft, Cuisine, Folk Music And Dance
The Taj Mahotsav, held in the February, at Agra is an apt introduction to the majesty of the country and the state. A vibrant mosaic that brings together the cream of Indian arts, crafts and cultural nuances.
There are festivities all around and Agra truly puts on the colors of joy and gets transformed into one non stop carnival.
Organised by Uttar Pradesh Tourism, and held as an annual event at
Shilpgram, literally next door to the Taj Mahal, the Taj
Mahotsav is indeed a fitting tribute to the legendary skills of
matercraftsmen and exponents of art, music and cuisine.
Not only this, it is also a gentle peep into the rich heritage and extraordinary legacies of this wonderful land. The festivities commence with a spectacular procession inspired by
Mughal splendour. Bedecked elephants and camels, drum beaters, folk artists and
mastercraftsmen.... all help to recreate a visual delight reminiscent of the golden era of the Mughal Darbars.
Taj Mahotsav is where the legendary artisans and mastercraftsmen breathe life into their exquisite works of art. Marble inlay apart, the Festival brings forth an array of other fine crafts as well- wood carvings from Saharanpur, brass and other
metalwasre from Moradabad, handmade carpets of Badohi, the blue pottery of Khurja, the Chikan work of
Lucknow, the silk of Banares... to name a few.
 Agra with its legendry tradition of exquisite craftmenship is thus the ideal venue for holding a crafts fair like the Taj
Mahotsav. At the Mahotsav, be sure to be a part of the Food Festival. Relish the exotic cuisines 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, 'Nautanki' (Drama), 'Sapera' dance of Rajasthan,
Lavani of Maharashtra.... performed just the way they used to be centuries ago.
Agra is renowned for it's breathtaking, centuries old monuments. For experiencing the pomp and glory of the eras gone by there are classical performances held at these ageless sites, recreating the splendor and ambience once associated with
Mughal monarchs?
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