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<p>Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The monument is also regarded as <a href="/india">an eternal symbol of love</a>. The Taj is a mind-blowing and intricate mausoleum built to honor the late Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memoir of his dearest wife Mumtaz Begum.</p>

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	<li>What was Shah Jahan&rsquo;s mighty perception behind building the Taj?</li>
	<li>The story of artisan&rsquo;s hands beheaded is a myth</li>
	<li>Taj represents various shades to depict the emotions of Mumtaz</li>
	<li>The minarets built tilting outwards</li>
	<li>Precious gems used for decorating the inlay of the Taj</li>
	<li>How expensive is the Taj Mahal?</li>
	<li>Black Taj Mahal was in the pipeline</li>
	<li>Yamuna River keeps the monument alive</li>
	<li>Had to conceal the building due to security issues</li>
	<li>Uniform water-pressure at the fountains</li>
	<li>A temple was also built</li>
</ul>
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<h3>What was Shah Jahan&rsquo;s mighty perception behind building the Taj?</h3>

<p>The Shah Jahan considered the Taj not just as a monument symbolizing love but much higher than that. He firmly believed that even if guilty begged pardon in front of the mausoleum, the person gets freed from his/her sins. This mansion can wipe out sorrow as the moon and rain shed tears from their eyes.</p>

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<h3>The story of artisan&rsquo;s hands beheaded is a myth</h3>

<p>There was one jealous artisan who wanted to sabotage the image or glory of the 16th&nbsp;Century Mughal Emperor- Shah Jahan. He rumored the story that Shah Jahan intended beheading the arms of artisans who had helped him in building the mausoleum. The reason or explanation given to this theory was that the Emperor didn&rsquo;t want another majestic master-piece to out beat the Taj. This theory is nothing but the myth.</p>

<p>The team of artisans were headed by the chief architect named Ustad Ahmed Lahauri. It was the same team that had built the Red Fort much later. It took 22 years to build the Taj Mahal to utmost perfection.</p>
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<p class="note">Taj Mahal Agra</p>
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<h3>Taj represents various shades to depict the emotions of Mumtaz</h3>

<p>Not many of you are aware of this particular fact. This was that the monument symbolizes various shades. The tints take shade during various times of the day. It is pinkish in the morning, white in the evening and golden during the night. The glorious kaleidoscope of colors represent the changing moods of Mumtaz during the course of the day.</p>

<h3>The minarets built tilting outwards</h3>

<p>There is a special reason behind why the team of artisans built the minarets of the Taj pointing outwards. This was mainly done to protect the monument from mighty earthquakes, thunder storms or other calamities of nature. These are the four minarets that are held tilting outwards. This particular feature ensures the safety of the tomb.</p>

<h3>Precious gems used for decorating the inlay of the Taj</h3>

<p>There were 28 varieties of rare precious and semi-precious stones that were used for the inlay work in&nbsp;Taj Mahal.&nbsp; These were gem stones sourced from India, Sri Lanka, Tibet and China. This particular inlay dais was tampered several times by the British. They wanted to take the stones away. It was only during the late 19th&nbsp;Century that the restoration work was undertaken.</p>

<h3>How expensive is the Taj Mahal?</h3>

<p>During the 16th&nbsp;Century AD,&nbsp;Shah Jahan spent a whopping 32 million rupees to have the mausoleum built. Today, it can cost a sum of 1,062,834,098 USD to have such <a href="/things-to-do-in-india">an intricately decorated mansion palace</a> built.</p>

<h3>Black Taj Mahal was in the pipeline</h3>

<p>The offing connected with the black monument was also one of the most&nbsp;interesting facts about Taj Mahal.&nbsp;The emperor wanted to build a black Taj Mahal next to Mumtaz. But as the building work was going on, he was captured by his own son named Aurangzeb. Hence the completion of his own memorial tomb could not be taken forward.</p>

<h3>Yamuna River keeps the monument alive</h3>

<p>If you had noticed something unique about Taj Mahal&rsquo;s foundation, then this is the one. Its foundation is made from timber. Timber isn&rsquo;t the kind of material that is long lasting. Then you may wonder, how is it that the monument has withstood the lapse of time? The 5000 year old monument is still alive because of the presence of the Yamuna River. The wood is kept moist and strong because of the river.</p>

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<p class="note">Taj Mahal in Evening</p>
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<h3>Had to conceal the building due to security issues</h3>

<p>This was such a majestic man-made creation that was beyond enormity. The building had to be protected by anti-social elements or even enemy nations who were waging war against us. To protect the monument from the bombing attacks of World War 2, a stock of bamboo pile had to be placed. This was above the minaret ceiling. There was this Indo-Pak war waged in the year 1971. To protect it, a green cloth was placed upon it by the archeological department.</p>

<h3>Uniform water-pressure at the fountains</h3>

<p>To ensure a uniform or undisturbed water pressure near the fountains, there was this unique arrangement. That was made. The fountain pipes weren&rsquo;t connected directly with the copper pipes that were feeding them. Instead, a copper-pot was provided under each fountain pipe. The water used to be fill in the copper-pot first and used to rise at the same time as the fountains. This way, a uniform pressure was maintained in the pots and in the fountains.</p>

<h3>A temple was also built</h3>

<p>There was a petition made by the people of Bihar to build a temple too. A temple has also been built by a staunch follower named Natwarlal. This was near the premises of Taj Mahal. Till date, the Hindu temple and the Taj have been standing together on a harmonious coexistence.</p>

<p>These are the top 11&nbsp;interesting Facts about the Taj Mahal. The fact that it is five feet taller than Qutub Minar is also something of a renowned one. You should surely visit the Taj Mahal at least once in your lifetime.</p>

<p>Viewing the Taj during the moon lit night can be a resplendent experience indeed. Taj Mahal is situated in <a href="/uttar-pradesh">Agra across the banks of River Yamuna</a>. You have buses or connecting flights for foreign visitors to visit the same. Partners should love their spouses until death does them apart. This way, you can retain the fresh memories of togetherness until lifetime.</p>

<p>Children can also visit the Taj Mahal and view its astounding beauty. The reflection of the Taj Mahal across the River Yamuna is an experience that cannot be described in words. You can also shop for souvenirs or artifacts at shops bustling the vicinity. So, pack your bags right away and visit Taj Mahal. This is the pride of India without the least element of doubt.</p>


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<p>India is the <a href="/india">country of Fairs and Festivals</a>. Numerous festivals are celebrated in this beautiful country some of which are popular on international levels. These festivals are organized to show the culture and art of their respected states and areas. Rajasthan is a famous name if we talk about the celebrations of festivals. Lots of festivals are celebrated in this state of India, and we are going to know about the most famous festivals of Rajasthan, their purposes and time of celebrations.</p>

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<ul>
	<li>International Folk Festival</li>
	<li>Kite Festival</li>
	<li>Mewar Festival Rajasthan</li>
	<li>Brij Holi</li>
	<li>Kota Adventure Festival</li>
	<li>Teej Festival</li>
	<li>Jaipur Literature Festival</li>
	<li>Winter Festival</li>
	<li>Nagaur Fair</li>
	<li>Desert Festival Jaisalmer</li>
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<p>We have put together lots of festivals which are celebrated with full zeal and excitement in Rajasthan.</p>

<h3>International Folk Festival</h3>

<p>Rajasthan International Folk Festival is celebrated in Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur every year. This festival showcase traditional music culture and various other art forms. This festival was first celebrated in 2007 as a partnership between Jaipur Virasat Foundation and Mehrangarh Museum Trust. The festival is organized to give an open platform to all fold artists from all over the world. This festival is also supported known as &lsquo;People&rsquo;s Platform for creativity and Sustainable Development&rsquo; by&nbsp;UNESCO. More than 200 artists from different art categories come here every year to perform and show their talents to the audience.</p>

<p><strong>Dates:</strong>&nbsp;Next international Folk Festival will be celebrated from 10 October 2019 to 14 October 2019.</p>

<h3>Kite Festival</h3>

<p>This festival is known as Uttarayan in the local language and is one of the biggest festivals in India. It takes place on Makar Sankranti every year which is the time of kite flying in India. This festival invites everyone without judging them by their religion, nationality, and color. This festival attracts kite flyers and other visitors from all over the country. The&nbsp;fair is celebrated in <a href="/jaipur">Jaipur district of Rajasthan</a>. You can see various types of kites of different sizes, colors, and structures. Competitions are also held here every year to promote the art of kite flying.</p>

<p><strong>Dates:</strong>&nbsp;The festival starts on 14th January and shall continue till 16th January.</p>

<h3>Mewar Festival Rajasthan</h3>

<p>This is one of the ancient festival of Mewar Rajasthan, now known as Udaipur. The festival is celebrated to welcome the season of spring. The houses, shops, and markets are decorated with colorful lights and other decorative material to highlight the importance of this festival. You will find different types of cultural events, exhibition and traditional stall everywhere in the city of Udaipur. Different celebration methods are used in different parts of the state for this festival. You can see different stalls selling handicrafts during this festival.</p>

<p><strong>Dates:</strong>&nbsp;This festival is celebrated from 18th March to 20th March every year.</p>

<h3>Brij Holi</h3>

<p>You maybe heard about the Holi festival in India. But Rajasthan celebrates a pre-Holi festival every year known as Brij-Holi. You will see rituals and different dancing and singing events throughout the festival. You will also be able to see various dance competitions, fancy dress competitions, and many other things. Color powder is used to throw on everyone to celebrate this great day. That is why this festival is known as the festival of colors in Rajasthan.</p>

<p><strong>Dates:</strong>&nbsp;This festival is celebrated on 21st March of every year.</p>

<p><img alt="Brij Holi" src="https://www.indiaenigma.com/storage/infographics/holi-festival.jpg" /></p>

<p>Brij Holi</p>

<h3>Kota Adventure Festival</h3>

<p>This festival is celebrated in Kota every year in the month of October on the bank of Chambal river. This festival is the main attraction for adventure lovers from all over the world. You will find here different type of adventurous activities including Rock climbing, parasailing, angling, climbing, rafting, etc. Only because of these type of activities, this festival is known as the festival of adventures. If you are looking for an exciting and pulsating festival then this is one of the best choices for you.</p>

<p><strong>Dates:</strong>&nbsp;Next Kota Adventure Festival will be celebrated on 5th November 2019 in Kota, Rajasthan.</p>

<h3>Teej Festival</h3>

<p>This fair is held in Jaipur city every year. This is one of the ancient festival being celebrated in Rajasthan. It is also known as &lsquo;festival of swings&rsquo;. It is known to hold for the celebration of the reunion of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Lots of religious activities and rituals could be seen during this festival. Women do nirjalavrat (Water Fasting) on this day. They do many other activities to pray for a healthy and long life of their husbands. Women pray Teej Mata to serve good health to their husbands. This festival has a major role in showing the devotion of women towards their husbands.</p>

<p><strong>Dates:</strong>Teej Festival will be celebrated on 3rd August in 2019.</p>

<h3>Jaipur Literature Festival</h3>

<p>This festival is celebrated only to highlight the talents of professional and newbie writers. You can enjoy reading various prize-winning books, literature in this festival. This festival is celebrated to highlight the amateur writers and entertain the people with world-famous books. It is the best platform to observe and share literature knowledge. The main attractions of this festival are seminars, debates, Book releases, poetry session, etc. You will be able to see many books on the history of Rajasthan and India.</p>

<p><strong>Dates:</strong>&nbsp;Next Jaipur Literature Festival will be celebrated from 23rd January to 27th January 2019.</p>

<p><img alt="Albert Hall in Jaipur Rajasthan" src="https://www.indiaenigma.com/storage/infographics/albert-hall-in-jaipur-rajasthan.jpg" /></p>

<p>Albert Hall in Jaipur Rajasthan</p>

<p><img alt="Jal Mahal in Jaipur Rajasthan" src="https://www.indiaenigma.com/storage/infographics/jal-mahal-in-jaipur-rajasthan.jpg" /></p>

<p>Jal Mahal in Jaipur Rajasthan</p>

<h3>Winter Festival</h3>

<p>This festival is celebrated in Mount Abut highlighting different art forms by various artists. It is a joint contribution of Municipal Board of Tamil Nadu and the&nbsp;Rajasthan tourism development corporation. The festival is full of colors and various art form which can work as an escape program of our daily busy lives. The festival work as a cultural highlighting occasion for the artists from all over India. This festival will help you to enjoy the rich culture of Rajasthan with various performances from the folk artists.</p>

<p><strong>Dates:</strong>&nbsp;Next Winter Festival will be celebrated from 29th December 2019 to 30th December 2019.</p>

<h3>Nagaur Fair</h3>

<p>It is the second biggest fair in India. This fair has a total of eight days of celebration. It is also known as the Cattle Fair of Nagaur because the fair has the main purpose of the trading of animals. Thousands of animals including bulls, camels are traded here every year. You can see different types of decorated animals with colorful dresses. The fair has the main purpose of highlighting the value of animals. Some other types of attraction in the Nagaur Fair are Mirchi Bazar, Wooden Items, Camel Leather accessories, etc. Sports activities are also organized in this fair. You can see camel races, bullock races, and cockfights here. You can see different jugglers, storytellers, puppeteers, etc in this fair.</p>

<p><strong>Date:</strong>&nbsp;Upcoming Nagaur Fair will be celebrated from 30 January 2020 to 2 February 2020.</p>

<h3>Desert Festival Jaisalmer</h3>

<p>This festival is celebrated to highlight the importance of deserts. This festival is one of the major festivals of Rajasthan. You can see various activities here like 4WD and camel races. Lots of cultural activities are also celebrated here like belly dancing, moustache competition, turban competitions, gymnastic stunts, etc. You can do night camping in the desert during this festival and you can enjoy camel desert safari if you want. You can see different stalls selling souvenirs and handicrafts. This festival highlights the culture of Rajasthan with its tribute to the camels too.</p>

<p><strong>Dates:</strong> <a href="/desert-festival-at-jaisalmer">Desert Festival Jaisalmer</a> will be celebrated from 4th November 2019 to 12th November 2019.</p>

<p><img alt="Jaisalmer Fort" src="https://www.indiaenigma.com/storage/infographics/jaisalmer-fort.jpg" /></p>

<p>Jaisalmer Fort</p>

<p><img alt="Gadisar Lake Jaisalmer" src="https://www.indiaenigma.com/storage/infographics/gadisar-lake-jaisalmer.jpg" /></p>

<p>Gadisar Lake Jaisalmer</p>

<p>Above are the popular festivals of Rajasthan celebrated every year on the mentioned dates. If you are <a href="https://www.indiaenigma.com/best-time-to-visit-rajasthan">planning to visit Rajasthan at any time of year</a>, you will be able to see any of the above festivals or you can plan your trip accordingly with the dates of the festival. These festivals are celebrated to enjoy some days of our busy lives. That is why You will see great enthusiasm and excitement in the people. Fairs and Festivals are good ways to enjoy the culture of any country and Rajasthan is known for its various cultural festivals from a long ago.</p>


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