Taj Mahotsav Cultural Festival - Agra, India

Taj mahotsav is a non-stop 10 days celebration which is held at shilpgram ground near the magnificent “Taj Mahal” in the month of February .So, visitor can relish a couple of tastes together that is a taste of Mughal grandeur architecture with the traditional Indian folk music. The festival starts with peasantry processions which mark the grandeur of Mughals. Hordes of bejeweled Elephants & camels take part in the colorful celebration with folk artists & Drum beaters; which is a thrilling experience for the visitors.

Not only this, it is the time to exhibit our legendry crafts, culture & tradition at a place which is within the reach of every visitor. It is a great opportunity for expert artisans to display their exquisite works of art. Besides these, crafts include wood carvings from Saharanpur, brass and other metal ware from Moradabad, handmade carpets of Badohi, and the pottery of Khurja, chickan-work of Lucknow, the silk of Banares and much more.

So, during the Taj Mahotsav, one can experience indigenous folk music and dances of Dundelkhand, 'Nautanki' (Drama), 'Sapera' dance of Rajasthan, Lavani of Maharashtra... performed just in the style they used to be performed centuries ago. Visitors join in with the folk dancers and enjoy swinging to a different tune and dance style.

Taj Mahotsav 2009 is a good time to get a taste of some exotic cuisine & Indian food from different state which is serves in different style attracting for its mouth-watering taste.

Organized by Uttar Pradesh tourism, it is gala period for the visitors who can experience an extract of Indian culture in its modern age with the taste of mughal past. Each & every effort is made to entertain the visitors with direct interaction with our legendry artisans. In the backdrop of glistering Taj Mahal watching the Indian music & cultural programs is an unforgettable experience for everyone.