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About Taj Mahotsav |
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This cultural bonanza was started in year 1992 and since then its
grandeur has reached to greater heights. In
the year 2010, we are celebrating the
19th year of this Mahotsav. This festival
also figures in the calendar of events of
the Department of Tourism, Government of
India. A large number of Indian and foreign
tourists coming to Agra joins this
festivity in the month of February. One of
the objectives of this craft mela is to
provide encouragement to the Artisans. It
also makes available the magnificent work
of art and craft at the most reasonable and
authentic prices that are not inflated by
high maintenance cost. |
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Arts & Crafts |
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Here at Taj Mahotsav
about 400 legendary artisans from different
parts of the country get an opportunity to
display their exquisite works of art. To
name a few among them are the wood/stone carvings from
Tamil Nadu, Bamboo/cane work from North East
India, Paper mash work from South India and
Kashmir, the marble and zardozi work from
Agra, wood carving from Saharanpur, brass
wares from Moradabad, hand made carpets from
Bhadohi, Pottery from Khurja, Chikan work
from Lucknow, silk & zari work from Banaras,
shawls & carpets from Kashmir/Gujarat and
hand printing from Farrukhabad and Kantha
stitch from west Bengal etc. |
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Culture |
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Apart from the exquisite
craft work you
can experience the majestic and magnetic
performances by artistes from every walks of
life. The soul-stirring performances will
engulf you to the extent of casting a spell.
Throughout the Mahotsav, one can experience
a profusion of folk & classical music &
dances of various regions, especially the
Brij Bhumi, performed the way they used
to be centuries ago. The experience is so
enthralling that you would not stop yourself
from joining with the folk dancers. Besides
the folk, the Mahotsav also exhibit the
performance from the world renowned artistes
from classical, semi-classical and
popular art forms. |
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Cuisines |
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Beside being the right
destination for the
arts & crafts, the Mahotsav is
also a delight for the connoisseurs of good
food as it is the ideal place to pamper the
taste buds of the visitors with endless
varieties of scrumptious dishes. Some of the
oldest exponents of the cuisine-art prepare
the lip-smacking dishes. One can also relish
the typical preparations from the interiors
of Uttar Pradesh. |
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Fun Fair |
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Funfair is the biggest
attraction for children in the festival. It
is a complete family entertainment which
offers thrill and amusement for every one.
Teenagers and adults enjoy various rides and
roller coaster while children are happy with
small ride such as merry-go-round,
Train-rides and Ferris wheel. So have fun at
Taj Mahotsav with your whole family. |
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