Taj Mahotsav 2020 continues to woo tourists from across the globe

Times of IndiaTimes Travel Editor/TRAVEL NEWS, AGRA/ Created : Feb 25, 2020, 17:34 IST

Taj Mahotsav 2020 continues to woo tourists from across the globe

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Agra is hosting the 10-day long Taj Mahotsav, which continues to woo visitors from across the globe. The festival is celebrated every year with much pomp and fervour, and has specific themes for every year. This time, Sanskriti ke … Read more

Taj Mahotsav 2020 continues to woo tourists from across the globe

Agra is hosting the 10-day long Taj Mahotsav, which continues to woo visitors from across the globe. The festival is celebrated every year with much pomp and fervour, and has specific themes for every year. This time, Sanskriti ke Rang, Taj ke Sang is the theme that has been picked for Taj Mahotsav.

People from across the globe throng to Agra to be a part of the festivities. This 10-day long carnival invokes the memories of the Mughal era and also showcases the nawabi style that was prevalent during the 18th and 19th centuries in Uttar Pradesh. The fest not only promotes tourism in Agra but also provides a platform to artisans to showcase and promote their art and handicraft.

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Celebrated every year from February 18 to 27 with a focussed theme, it is organised at Shilpgram, near the eastern gate of the Taj Mahal. The fest also attracts talents from across the country, whose brilliant performances leave the audiences spellbound. This time, various artists including Hemant Brijwasi and Meet Brothers will grace the event and enthral the audience. With rich arts and crafts, authentic cuisines, various dance performances, and much more all packed in one place, this 10-day long festival reflects India’s extraordinary legacies and rich heritage.