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TAJ MAHOTSAV


Taj Mahotsav


Taj Mahotsav is one of the most cherished cultural festival in India by the foreigners and the locals alike. Held every year between February and March it is a ten day feast of classical dances, folk art and light music. This grand carnival takes place in Shilpgram a place located very close to the Taj Mahal. Mughal Durbar one of the enchanting attractions of the bygone era is reconstructed every year with elephants, camels, drum beaters and all other splendor of that era.

Typical cuisines are specially prepared by some very talented chefs with delicacies being prepared from the oldest exponents that were used in the past era. There is drama being portrayed like it was centuries ago in front of the rulers and royal family of the Mughal era also traditional handicrafts and art as that of carving on wood and metal is displayed.

Apart from the food and the splendor the major attraction of the Taj Mahotsav is the soul stirring performances by the artists of folk art from various Indian states. The festival is an apt showcases of the art and artists of Indian origin and Indian culture. Apart from all this, this festival is also allows guests to peep into the diverse culture and traditions that have enriched this vast land for centuries.