TAJ MAHAL - GLORIOUS & EYE OPENING MONUMENT OF LOVE ❤️
- Yash Gupta
- Oct 8, 2020
- 6 min read
Updated: Oct 9, 2020
Iconic Famous poet Rabindranath Tagore portrayed it as ‘a teardrop on the cheek of the universe’ and Rudyard Kipling called it ‘the embodiment of all things pure’. Mughal emperor Shah Jahan famously said – “it made the moon and the sun drop tears on it”. What is it that we are talking about? Of course the one and only Taj Mahal, a monument built out of immense love and memory, a monument that made hundreds of thousands of people bow down to their knees, a monument that made the city of Agra a famous and widely visited tourist spot in India. It is a place where you’ll fall in love with the Mughal Era and pleasure yourself with the architecture and royalty. And have you seen Taj Mahal at night? If not, then let us tell you it is one of the most magnificent sights ever!
The marvelous, breathtaking , wonderful, iconic words are not enough to describe the beauty of the TAJ MAHAL and the story of love for the wife of Shah Jahan. The over whelming classic architecture described the vision of the Shah Jahan love .
There are only two types
Of people in the world.
One who have seen the Taj Mahal
and the others who haven't
_ Bill Clinton
The mausoleum in Agra , is India's most remarkable achievement for the India. This monument shrine the beauty of the timeless love. This sensational monument was built in between 1632- 1653A.D. by the Shah Jahan,the 5th Mughal Emperor of the Mughal Dynasty, it took 21 years and 32 crore rupees to come up with this groovy of true love and passion. Its pristine white marble shines brilliantly through the sun rays providing for a visual masterpiece. Taj Mahal was declared as UNESCO world heritage site in 1983 and has been a winner of several laurels ever since.
The Taj Mahal was built by more than 20,000 people's and over 1000 elephants used to carry buildings materials. The total area of this marvelous monument is 17 hectares and the height of this monuments is 73meter which is approx 240ft which was said the most biggest monuments in India . This monument shrine the love of Shah Jahan For his wife MUMTAZ.
ARCHITECTURE
The architecture combines with with many of art such as :- Indian, Islamic, Persian, Ottoman and the Turkish . The Taj is the showpiece of Mughal Architecture and it represents the Shah Jahan vision of MUMTAZ MAHAL home in paradise. The Taj is the white marbled mausoleum.The Taj Mahal incorporates and expands on design traditions of Persian and earlier Mughal architecture. Specific inspiration came from successful Timurid and Mughal buildings including the Gur-e Amir. Taj Mahal is inarguably the most beautiful monument in India and a crowning jewel of Mughal architecture. The germ behind the Taj Mahal flowered from the Mughal tradition of erecting majestic monuments and palaces in fond memory of their loving members which also led to the idea behind building Taj Mahal. It has Persian influences like the Dome’s design and inclusion of ‘arched entrances’. It also drew inspiration from contemporary Hindu design ideas like chhatris and the lotus motif in its architecture.
In The Taj Mahal, the hierarchical use of red and white marble contributes manifold symbollic significance. The Mughals were elaborating on a concept which traced its roots to earlier Hindu practices, set out in the Vishnudharmottara Purana,
which recommended white stone for buildings for the Brahmins (priestly caste) and red stone for members of the Kshatriyas (warrior caste). By building structures that employed such colour coding, the Mughals identified themselves with the two leading classes of Indian social structure and thus defined themselve
s as rulers in Indian terms. Red sandstone also had significance in the Persian origins of the Mughal Empire, where red was the exclusive colour of imperial tents.
FACTS OF TAJ MAHAL
There are three entrance gate to the complex, the great gate is known as DARWAZA -I- RAUJA, while entering the great gate the tourist first see the glimpse of TAJ MAHAL.
This wonderful monument was a most visited monuments in India , approximate 7millon of tourist.
It is also one of the seven wonders of the world, and it was designated as a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE in 1983.
The facade is decorated with the floral motifs & calligraphs.
The color of TAJ MAHAL changes during the day, It appears pinkish in early morning,and milky white at noon , and sparkling golden at sunset.
When thousands of tourist comes in the TAJ MAHAL , they don't know that from where they were entering that was the back side of the Taj, because the main Shahi gateways at the river bank . In Mughal era the river is only the way to reach the Taj Mahal.
It was said that the Shah Jahan cut the hands of the workers after completion of the monument but it was like a rumor because there is no proof to say that, Many historians believe Shah Jahan paid the life time salary to the workers & labourers by writing to them that they did not make any other buliding like this.
The Charminar of the Taj Mahal is not standing straight. Rather, all four are bowed outwards and they were made as such. So that even if it falls in the event of an earthquake like disaster, it falls out and there is no damage to the tomb.
Qutub Minar is the tallest tower in India but perhaps you are surprised to know that the height of Taj Mahal is more than the Qutub Minar. Taj Mahal is 73 meters high while Qutub Minar is 72.5 meters high.
The most beautiful calligraphy in the world,is on the Taj Mahal. As you enter through the big doors of the Taj, this article written on the door welcomes you
"O Soul, thou art at rest. Return to the Lord at peace with him, and He at peace with you". हे आत्मा! तू ईश्वर के पास विश्राम कर। ईश्वर के पास शांति के साथ रह तथा उसकी परम शांति तुझ पर बरसे।"
This calligraphy was written in THULUTH language . The name of the person who designed tis calligraphy is Abdul Haq, who was called from Iran.
The world had never seen such a magnificent building. For this, white soiled marble was brought from Makrana(Rajasthan), Jade and Crystal was from China, Lapis Lazuli was from Afghanistan, Turquoise came from Tibet and Jasper from Punjab , Sapphire from Sri Lanka and Carnelian is come from Arab . Altogether 28 such valuable crystal were inlaid in white marble.
Do's & Don't in TAJ MAHAL
Do's
Tourist are adviced to use South Entry gate in case of long queues on East and West gate. Which is 250 mtrs. from East & West Gate.
Tourists must co-operate in keeping the monument neat & clean by using dustbins.
Tourists are advised to hire approved guides & photographers who exhibit their identity cards.
Taj Museum inside Taj Mahal Complex opens from 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM, entry free.
No Polluting vehicles are allowed within 500 mts. Radius of Taj Mahal. Parking Facility is available at Shilpgram for Eastern Gate & at Amrood-Ka -Teela for Western Gate.
Don't
Eating and smoking is strictly prohibited inside Taj Mahal. Arms, ammunitions, fire, smoking items, tobacco products, liquor, eatables (Toffees), head phones, knives, wire, mobile charger, electric goods (except camera), Tripods are also prohibited.Mobile phones are to be kept switched off.
Please avoid carrying big bags and books inside the monument, this may increase your security check time.
Photography is prohibited inside the main mausoleum.
Avoid touching & scratching the walls & surfaces of the monument as these are heritage sites and need special care.
Visitors are requested not to make noise inside.
Above mentioned list of prohibited items along with mobile phones are banned for night viewing of the Taj Mahal. Video camera, extra batteries are prohibited though still camera is permitted after the security check
Visiting Hours & Tickets Price
The world's most delightful monument Taj Mahal visiting timing that a tourist can visit in the monument is from MONDAY - THURSDAY and SATURDAY- SUNDAY and with Friday being closed to attend prayers at the mosque for Muslims. Taj Mahal opens 30 Minutes before sunrise and closes 30 Minutes before sunset during normal operating days. Once the tourist enter in the Taj Mahal they can spend any number of time until the Taj Mahal closed .
Taj Mahal Western Gate :- Tickets are available on Western Gate near Saheli Burj. (Timing-One Hour before Sunrise upto 45 Minutes before Sunset).Taj Mahal Eastern Gate ,Tickets are available at Eastern Gate of Taj Mahal. (Timing-One Hour before Sunrise upto 45 Minutes before Sunset).Taj Mahal Southern Gate :- No Entry from this gate at Present only Exit is allowed.
REACHING TO TAJ MAHAL
The best way to reach Taj Mahal Agra is by road. If you’re in Delhi on a holiday to India or Golden Triangle Tour, the ideal way to travel to Agra is by road via NH2 and the New Yamuna Expressway at a driving distance of 4–5 hours. Taj Mahal distance from Delhi is near about 225 kms.
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