Taj Mahotsav Festival Agra, one of the most eagerly anticipated festivals, is celebrated annually at Shilpgram near the Taj Mahal‘s Eastern Gate from 18 to 27 February. This 10-day long carnival is actually a vibrant platform that provides you with knowledge about India where you can find the rich arts, crafts, traditions, food, dance and music of India. Taj Mahal is India’s most beautiful historical place that tells of an amazing India. Taj Mahotsav is organised by UP Tourism, and Indian Tourism is a source of growth.
Taj Mahostav: History
Taj Mahotsav Festival Agra traces its beginnings back to 1992, making it the city’s almost 30-year-old tradition. Since then the obsession with the number of partners from various states and cities across the world has gradually taken hold.
Over the years, Bollywood (Indian Film Industry) celebrities, both as visitors and participants, have participated enthusiastically in the cultural programmes. Similarly, a growing number of stalls have become a part of this mega fest from various and diverse parts of society.
How Taj Mahotsav is Celebrated?
In Taj Mahotsav, the craftsmanship from all over the world has a wonderful forum to be seen. This festival organises numerous programmes that include well-known performers, singers, dancers and chefs to provide a wonderful experience for tourists. The different cultural programmes of this festival held in the evenings, include artists from every part of the Indian country. The unexplored folk talents of different regions can also be encountered, which makes the Taj Mahotsav Festival Agra charming and attractive.
Highlights of the Festival
- The festival is celebrated to signify the country’s traditional arts, crafts, cuisine, dance and music.
- A large Mughal era style procession is carried out during the Taj Mahotsav.
- Food Festival is an important part of this festival which includes authentic delicacies of different regions.
- A rich collection of arts and crafts is also put up on display at this festival.
- The festival also observes the remarkable folk dance and music performances by various artists.
Things To Do In Taj Mahostav
The Taj Mahostav festival is frequently visited by visitors with amazing crafts including handmade carpets, pottery, wood and wonder carvings, metal and brass ware along with a number of performances from different regions and many more items all together.
1. Check out the Craft Mela for arts from across India.
- Khurja Pottery
- Saharanpur Wooden Carvings
- Specialty Of Zardozi Embroidry
- Agra marble artifacts and work
- Lucknowi Chikan work
- Metals like brass from Moradabad
- Kashmiri handmade carpeting
- Gujarati handmade carpets
- Banaras silks with Exquisite Zari
- Kantha silks from Bengal
- Hand print fabric of Farrukhabad
2. Folk Dance Performances by Popular Artistes
The vivid colours, passion and mesmerising dancers’ performances are something not to be missed. At the ten day long fair, even classical music performances or semi-classical music performers dance. The various dance styles from different regions of India are demonstrated in these traditional dances. Brij Bhumi is danced without alteration in the old way of the same generation. Different dance forms are carried by the UP State AIDS Control Society to spread AIDS awareness. Do not skip the Taj festival’s music and dance performances.
3. Taj Mahostav Food Festival
For the foodies, there is a variety of delicious cuisine to relish the taste as the scent spreads in the air. The food stalls are packed with food from the interior of Uttar Pradesh state and from all over India.
4. Fun Fair for Kids and Adults
Within the fair, there are fun thrill rides such as the giant wheel or ferris wheels, roller coaster rides and toy train rides. On top of animals such as camels and elephants, kids can even enjoy rides.
Taj Mahostav Entry Fees & Timings, Dates & Venue
- Per Adult : Rs. 50/-
- Per Kid : – Free (Up to 5 years )
- Per Kid : – (5 years to 10 years) – Rs. 10/-
- Per Foreign Tourist : Free
- Tickets are sold at the Counter
- Ticket includes entrance to Cultural venues
How to get there?
International travellers must enter Delhi, from where they can book vehicles according to their convenience, to observe Taj Mahotsav 2022. However the following modes of conveyance may be used by domestic visitors.
By Air: The city of Agra is approximately 13 km from Kheria Airport and seasonal commercial flights connect Delhi to Agra by air. Between these two destinations, only Air India flights operate.
By Train: Agra-Agra Fort Railway Station, Agra Cantt Station, Raja ki Mandi, Idgah Railway Station and Agra City have five railway stations in Agra. Agra Cantt is the best choice for Taj Mahotsav.
By Bus: The towns of Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Gwalior and Kanpur are well linked by road to the town of Agra. The Taj Mahal is about 8 km from the Idgah Bus Stand and ISBT is about 12 km away.