The
city of Taj Mahal a trifle cleaner and greener if you
have been here before.
:: Visit Taj
Mahal ::
One of the Seven Wonders of the World built by Emperor
Shahjahan. Agra Fort - Built by Emperor Akbar, the Maze
of Courtyards, Mosques and Private Chambers of the Fort
Echo the story of the Mughal Empire.
Described
by the Indian classical poet Rabindranath Tagore as
a "tear on the face of eternity", the Taj
Mahal is undoubtedly the zenith of Moghul architecture
and quite simply one of the world's most marvellous
buildings. Volumes have been written on it s perfection,
and its image adorns countless glossy brochures and
guide books; nonetheless, the reality never fails to
overwhelm all who see it, and few words can do it justice.
Taj
Mahal in the Morning
The glory of the monument is strangely undiminished
by the crowds of tourists who visit each day, as small
and insignificant as ants in the face of this immense
and captivating monument. That said, the Taj is at its
most alluring in the relative quiet of early morning,
shrouded in mists and bathed with a soft red glow. As
its vast marble surfaces fall into shadow or reflect
the sun, its colour changes, from soft grey and yellow
to pearly cream and dazzling white; it's well worth
visiting at different times. This play of light is an
important decorative device, symbolically implying the
presence of Allah, who is never represented in anthropomorphic
form.
Beauty
of Taj Mahal during Day
The Taj Mahal shows a different aspect of beauty at
different times of the day. The sight of the Taj awash
with the subtle pinks of dawn is an unforgettable sight.
Sunsets stain the Taj an exotic shade of orange. But
nothing beats the poignant beauty of the Taj seen when
the cool white marble is bathed in the soft silver light
of the moon. Even in the bright light of the day, this
wonder of the world shines with an awe-inspiring loveliness.
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