Thursday, April 14, 2011

Taj Mahal, Agra

Taj Mahal located in Agra (State: Uttar Pradesh) is a mausoleum. The construction of this finest example of Mughal architecture started in 1632 and completed in 1653. It combines the elements from Persian, Islamic and Indian architectural styles.

This white marble structure stands on a square platform and consists of a symmetrical building with an an arch-shaped doorway topped by a large dome. The multi-chambered structure is an unequal octagon that is approximately 55 meters on each of the four long sides.The marble dome at the top is 35 meters in height and is onion shaped.

The minarets at the four corners are more than 40 meters in height. Each minaret is effectively divided into three equal parts by two working balconies that ring the tower.

One of the entrance gate to the Taj Mahal complex.

Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, it stands as a symbol of eternal love. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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55 comments:

  1. Sailor06:19

    I always wanted to visit Taj Mahal! I like the last picture most.

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  2. RIZALENIO07:25

    Lucky are those people who see Taj Mahal upclose and personal.

    I want to see Taj Mahal in this lifetime. Thanks for sharing your photos and stories. I really like it.

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  3. Anonymous10:06

    Hi Rajesh

    Nice photos with information

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  4. sunshine10:59

    wonderful :)
    india is one of the many countries i want to visit and the main reason for it is to see Taj Mahal :)

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  5. Anya11:40

    The first is my favorite
    soooooo white
    sooooooooo beautiful :-)
    Wonderful shots today !!!!

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  6. Angela16:10

    Hello! Thanks for your visit in my site! Your blog is also wonderful, with plenty of info about India, a land that I hopefully going to visit someday. At least now I already know where to gather info about this extraordinary country!

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  7. Lowell19:30

    Truly one of the great wonders of the world and it is definitely on my "bucket list" ...

    I've heard it is almost always very crowded, though. Tourists.

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  8. Sridharan20:03

    Wonderful Rajesh!. It reminds me of my visit to this great monument about 15 years back!

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  9. joo20:21

    It's a dream like place!

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  10. http://graceolsson.com/blog20:26

    interesting bright sky and the color of Your country simply are wonderful thoughts
    congrats
    http://graceolsson.com/blog/2011/04/martha-on-the-sea/

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  11. Teamgsquare21:18

    Wow , wonderful .

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  12. Sylvia K00:03

    Incredible places, lovely skies and a great post for the day as always, Rajesh!

    Sylvia

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  13. Tania00:06

    Oh, your beautiful buildings!! That first one is amazing!
    Wish you happy days:-)

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  14. Francisca00:13

    I was so close... yet so far from this iconic piece of architecture last year! I'll just have to come to India again...

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  15. Carver00:17

    Wonderful sequence of shots. Such a stunningly beautiful place.

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  16. Unknown00:19

    Again a grand tour!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  17. clairz00:28

    It's so interesting to find out more about such a famous place!

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  18. Pearl Maple00:34

    Great collection of photos from someplace many of us would like to visit. Cute way of framing up the view too. Have a great weekend full of photo ops.

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  19. Anonymous00:48

    Wow - this really has to be one of the most beautiful buildings in the world! That last shot is fun.

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  20. Laura01:04

    You live in a country with such rich culture and beauty....it is always a joy to visit through your eyes!

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  21. Kim, USA01:37

    OMG Taj Mahal is beautiful!!!
    SWF

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  22. Anonymous01:51

    someday i wish to have my picture taken there.

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  23. ""rarejonRez""02:30

    I love the last picture! So creative and very well captured! :)

    DUSK Before the Storm

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  24. Arija05:27

    Beautifully photographed, the larker sky sets it off to perfection. Also love the way you have made the people more indistinct to preserve the focus on the mausoleum.
    Since I could not accompany him to India, my husband thoroughly photographed it for me.Yet whether yours , his or National Geographic's photos, they all are totally different.

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  25. Vernz06:39

    I just watched this Philippine movie that was shot in Agra... is truly beautiful...

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  26. Sallie (FullTime-Life)06:48

    Here is a place I have heard of! What beautiful building it is. What a lovely shot of the couple framing this monument to eternal love. (Is it someone you know?)....


    A beautiful post -- I love learning in such a beautiful way; thanks Rajesh.

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  27. Karen06:55

    Thanks for the mini tour Rajesh, I have always wanted to travel to see Taj Mahal.

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  28. SandyCarlson07:12

    It is an amazing resting place.

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  29. Indrani07:20

    The last shot is terrific.
    You both look good.

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  30. Rakesh Vanamali08:02

    The Taj in all its glory, never ceases to amaze me.

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  31. Simply Delicious09:09

    Beautiful structures. I love the last shot. :)

    Happy SWF!

    My Sky.

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  32. thomas10:14

    Lovely shot,this is one place that i must go one day.

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  33. Sumandebray14:25

    Taj ... The symbol of love. Also symbol of Royal Power!

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  34. Lakshmi15:33

    perfect picture..lovely

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  35. Jeevan16:27

    Very beautiful images to go with details. I wish at least one to visit this place. Nice Post :)

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  36. alicesg18:03

    Wow the Taj Mahal is so beautiful. Hope I can visit it one day. Have a nice weekend.

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  37. snowwhite21:45

    So romantic and beautiful as this is the symbol of eternal love! Your contry has an amazingly rich culture. Have a nice weekend.

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  38. 'Tsuki21:47

    That is such a sweet relfection of love, the last pic... Nicely done !

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  39. jennyfreckles23:04

    Must be one of the most famous reflections in the world - and Monday 18 April is World Heritage Site Day. We're having celebrations in Saltaire.

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  40. Roan23:59

    Love the last shot. Amazing architecture. Maybe someday I will be lucky enough to see it myself.

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  41. Jeannette StG02:05

    My son was there in January with his friends, and sent me pics (lucky me). Love the Indian shari!

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  42. Dimple05:34

    This is an amazingly beautiful building. Thanks for the wonderful photos (I am one who likes the last one best) and the history.

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  43. Pietro Brosio09:09

    Fabulous architecture, thanks for sharing this very fine place.

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  44. NatureFootstep22:47

    a place I wanted to visit, but still havn´t. :(

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  45. genie05:43

    Rajesh...You have been giving us so many fabulous structures as of late, I had forgotten about the Taj Mahal. It is one of the must beautiful architectural delights in the world. These pictures are wonderful. Again, thanks for all of the interesting information.
    Hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with lots of picture taking for all of us to view.

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  46. giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•.12:41

    Meraviglioso questo monumento per la sua defunta moglie... è triste sapere però che è stato poi arrestato !
    Grandi foto !
    Buona giornata :)
    Myriam

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  47. Rajesh10:09

    Thanks to all for appreciating this monument of love.

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  48. Kay L. Davies06:04

    A famous small body of water — one of the most famous in the world!
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  49. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy08:39

    Hi,

    Thank you for the tour. I really enjoyed learning more about this famous place and your photos.

    Hope you have a wonderful week,

    Kathy M.

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  50. fjällripan14:33

    Must be a lovely place to visit! :)

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  51. Chubskulit Rose06:38

    beautiful captures!


    Watery Wednesday at my page, come and see please?

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  52. Leckeres für Mensch und Katze - Goodies for a pleasant life02:36

    What a pretty motiv. Very nice pics. lg Tina

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  53. Arti13:24

    A symbol of eternal love... Amazing..!

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  54. Rajesh08:44

    Thanks to all for appreciating this monument of love.

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  55. Mac Leo13:06

    I have been to Taj Mahal so wonderful so beautiful this is a world wonder.

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