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comfortable cold of February the marble beauty of Taj is illumined with ten
thousands moon-lit starry nights with a decorated stage in full-swing for
the processions yet to begin. Agra dwindles in full-mode from being a tacit
city of love to a city pulsating with events and talents about to be
unleashed just after everyone puts on Taj Mahotsav gusto. Take a Coup' d
oiel of India in a showcase during the Taj Mahotsav, a profusion of folk
music and dances and enjoy every bit of your vacation. A performer's podium
The Taj Mahotsav Festival is round-the-clock 10 days festival held at Shilpgram, near Tajmahal. The impressive festival leads off with a splendiferous processions amidst the grandeur of Mughal Darbar while caprisioned elephants and camels, drum beaters, folk artists and music make up charm of ancient India come alive, setting in the vigour of enjoyment. Besides live concerts and cultural performances, the legendary artisans and craftsmen gather under one roof to display their best pieces. The wood carvings of Saharanpur, metal ware from Moradabad, handmade carpets of Bhadohi, pottery of Khurj,the Lucknow Chikan work, Silk of Banaras are part of Taj Mahotsav. Adding to the spirit of festival is the food festival that lets you savour the culinary palette and exotic traditional cuisines of Uttar Pradesh.
