Taj Mahal-Symbol of Love
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Taj Mahal a master piece in Marble and a Symbol of Love, was created by Mugal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Arjumand Bano Begum, popularly known as Mumtaz Mahal who died in A.D 1630.
Below are some of the facts and figures about Taj Mahal
| Construction start date: | 1631 A.D |
| Construction end date: | 1648 A.D |
| Time for Completion: | 17 Years |
| Total workers | 20000 |
| Designer | Ustad Ahmad Lahauri |
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | 1983 |
| ArchitectureType | Islamic |
| Area of Taj Mahal | 60 bighas |
| Location | Utter Pardesh (India) |
| Highlights | One of the Seven Wonders of the World |
| Timing | 6.00 A.M to 7.30 P.M (Friday Closed) |
Amanat Khan Shirazi was the calligrapher of Taj Mahal,Ismail Khan Afridi of Turkey was the dome maker.
Material for building Taj Mahal was brought from all over India as well from centeral Asia as per the records a feelt of around 1000 elephants was employed for this purpose.
Centeral Tomb of Taj Mahal is around 187 feet in height.
Following material was brought from different regions,28 kinds of rare,precious stones has been used in Taj Mahal
Red Stones: Fatehpur Sikri
Jasper Punjab
Jade and Crystal China
Turquoise Tibet
Coal and Cornelian Arabia
Diamonds Panna
Entrance
Main gate of Taj Mahal faces South,it is 151 feet by 117 feet and has height of appox. 100 feets.
Night Viewing of Taj Mahal
One can enjoy night viewing of Taj Mahal for five nights in a month including the full moon night and two days before and after except Friday and month of Ramzan.
Below is the table which summerize the Night View detail.
Night Viewing Timings: 8.30PM to 12.30A.M
Number od batches 8 Total per night
Person per batch 50
Duration Half an hour
Reporting Place Shilpagram complex half an hour in advance of the viewing time
Entry Point Eastern gate only
Video camera Not allowed for night viewing
Booking Office Archaeological Survey of India, Agra Circle, 22 The Mall, Agra
Uttar Pradesh
Time for Booking 10.00 A.M to 6.00 P.M (one day in advance of night viewing)
Ticket cancellation Same office (up to 1 P.M on the day of viewing)
Cancellation Charges 25% of the ticket
Ticket Charges for Full Moon Viewing
Indian (adult) 510 INR
Foreigner (adult) 750 INR
Children (Foreigner) 500 INR
ForthComing Full Moon dates
April 28th
May 27th
June 26th
July 26th
August 24th
Sepetember 23rd
October 23rd
November 21st
December 21st
We have tried to present as much as accurate facts and figures with this post if any one of you feel that there is some mistake or correction needed,please feel free to contact us.
This was a general view of the facts and figures about Taj Mahal.In our next post we will try to find facts about the other aspects of Taj Mahal.so stay tuned
9 comments:
Is is Taj Mehal or Taj Mahal? I notice that you use both spellings. No matter how it's spelled though, it's one majestic piece of architecture that's worth seeing.
Beautiful pics.........I have never visited Taj Mahal!!! Yes yes I know.......it's shocking but true. Someday!!!!
@AJ thanks for the pointer, i have corrected it and yes its worth seeing especially in full moon night
@Neha You should visit it one day its a master piece
wow... this is beautiful
It is actually a lovely place. Looks majestic. I love the pictures :)
wow.. very beautiful and informative post.. I have never visited it.. Planned many times, but was succeeded. Hopefully we will be able to see the place by this year end..
@Miera Thanks
@Lena:it is actually a beauty
@Kavya: It really a must visit place i hope you will be able to see it by year end
This post is very beautiful and attractive.
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@Hotel lux isla ibiza: Thanks and yes this place is indeed a beauty in itself
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