Taj Mahotsav
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Native name | ताज महोत्सव |
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English name | Taj Festival |
Date | 18 February - 27 February |
Duration | 10 days |
Location | Shilpgram, Agra |
Motive | To promote the local artisans and traditions of Agra |
Organized by | Taj Mahotsav Committee, Agra |
Website | tajmahotsav |
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Arts and crafts
About 400 artisans from different parts of India display their works of art. These include wood/stone carvings from
History
The Taj Mahotsav was started in 1992 to promote the local artisans and traditions of Agra.
Culture
The festival starts with a road procession which includes decorated elephants and camels to imitate the victory processions of Mughal emperors and warlords. Drum beaters, trumpet players, folk dancers, skilled craftsmen and artisans also join the procession. Artists from all over India come here to display their art and craftsmanship.
Initiatives
The Uttar Pradesh State AIDS Control Society understands the importance of the event and uses different folk dances to campaign about AIDS awareness.
Theme
Every year the Taj Mahotsav is celebrated with a message or theme for the world. In 2017, the theme for Taj Mahotsav was "विरासत की छाँव में" ("In the shadow of Heritage"). Through this theme, the whole heritage of the zone, which provides a backdrop to the festival, is stressed.
2022 - The theme of year 2022 was Aazadi ka Amrit Mahotsav sang, Taj key rang.[2]
Entry and tickets
See also
References
- ^ "Taj Mahotsav". utsav.gov.in. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ "Agra: Taj Mahotsav to begin from March 20 | Check dates, theme and other details". India Today. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ "Taj Mahotsav Entry : Ticket Fees & Timing of Taj Mahotsav Agra in India". www.tajmahotsav.org. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ "Taj Mahotsav Entry : Ticket Fees & Timing of Taj Mahotsav Agra in India". www.tajmahotsav.org. Retrieved 3 December 2023.