Taj Mahal Tourism

A dream destination for many, the Taj Mahal gives an unforgettable experience to every person who visit Agra. The beauty of the Taj Mahal is enchanting and it reflects the marvellous beauty of architecture. Taj Mahal symbolise the richness of art and architecture of the Mughal period. On your tour of the Taj Mahal you see the various aspects of this wonderful monument. Tour of the Taj Mahal takes you through Char Bagh, you also admire the wonderful chattris, domes and the magnificence of Islamic architecture. Tour of the Taj makes you to take note of the 99 different names of Allah, which are inscribed in the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal. Another fact that strikes you on your tour of the Taj Mahal is the use of 35 different types of precious and semi precious stones used in the inlay work of the Taj Mahal.

In the tour, the central path within the garden leads you to the the Taj Mahal, which is placed on a high plinth (platform). A double staircase facing the entrance to the tomb is the only way, which takes you on top of it. This plinth or pedestal is an ideal place from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the surroundings, which includes the lush green Charbagh in the front and the riverfront at the backside. On your Taj Mahal tour you can admire the white towering structure of Taj Mahal from here.

There are four elegant tapering minarets of the Taj Mahal, one on each corner of the plinth. Each of the minarets is 41.6 m (136.48 ft) high and is capped by a small cupola. The minarets not only balance the main structure of the Taj Mahal, but are also placed in such a way that in case of a mishap they do not fall over the main edifice. Each pillar has a letter written on it, which put together spell the word ar-rahman (all merciful) - one of the many names of Allah.

On your tour of the Taj Mahal you discover the main structure of the Taj is square and is bevelled at its corners. Each side of the Taj Mahal is 56.6 m (185.69 ft) long. A central bulbous dome crowns the magnificent structure of India Taj Mahal.

The dome of Taj Mahal is further surrounded by four chhatris (domed canopy, supported by pillars/cupola). Each of which is topped by a small finial. The dome is an important component of the Islamic style of architecture, as it is believed to be a link between heaven and earth. While the square structure of the edifice represents the material world, the dome symbolizes the vault of heaven. The octagonal part symbolizes the transitional phase between heaven and earth. The dome is topped by a brass finial, whose tip rises to a height of 73 m above the ground. Above the finial is the realm of transcendence. The entire structure of the dome is designed as a replica of God's throne in paradise, where a gigantic pearl dome stands supported by four corner pillars.

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