All you need to know about Taj Mahotsav 2022: Date, Theme, Importance, ticket price and much more!

Taj Mahal is one of India’s most incredible travel destinations, and people from different countries visit the Taj Mahal and appreciate the magical architecture. Still, apart from this beautiful architecture, there’s one more thing worth watching: the most amazing ‘Taj Mahotsav of Agra.’ 

Every year since 1992, Taj Mahotsav has been celebrated from February 18 to February 27 anyways, Taj Mahotsav was canceled during the year 2021 due to pandemic, but Taj Mahotsav 2022 is back! Woohoo! Isn’t it amazing? 

This year Taj Mahotsav is going to take place in March. However, it has been postponed due to the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls.  

Further in this blog, we will answer all your questions, so relax your muscles and prepare for a beautiful journey! 

Let’s know in detail about Taj Mahotsav 2022, theme, dates, venue, activities of Taj Mahotsav! 

What is Taj Mahotsav?

 

Taj Mahotsav is a 10-day festival held at Shilpgram, a well-known craft village in Agra; it showcases art, tradition, and culture and revives the old Mughal Era and Nawabi style of Uttar Pradesh. 

This event was started in 1992 to inspire tourism and showcase India’s rich art, culture, cuisines, dance, and music. 

Let’s dig a little deeper and know Taj Mahotsav Activities.

Showcasing India’s rich art and craft!

 

Artisans from around every corner of India gather there to display the rich art of India, approx. 400 artisans participate in Taj Mahotsav in Agra, arts such as wood or stone carvings from Tamil Nadu, Papier Mache from South India and Kashmir, Marble and Zardosi work from Agra, Bamboo or Cane work from North East India, Brassware from Moradabad, Wood Carving from Saharanpur, Pottery from Khurja, Chikan work from Lucknow, Hand Printing from Farrukhabad, Kantha Stitch from West Bengal, Silk and Zari work from Banaras, carpets from Bhadohi and Shawls and Carpets from Kashmir and Gujarat. 

Showcasing Culture!

 

Taj Mahotsav Festival is celebrated in a very royal way; the whole road is decorated in a Shahi manner. You can see Elephants and Camels like a Victory Parade of Mughal Emperors. There are trumpet players, drum beaters, folk dancers, artisans, and craftsmen who also participate in this massive king-size parade! Uttar Pradesh’s AIDS control society understands the importance of awareness, so they use different folk dances to make people aware of AIDS. Isn’t it a beautiful way of delivering important messages to society?

Taj Mahotsav Theme 

 

Every year Taj Mahotsav is celebrated with a theme that has a beautiful message hidden for the world. 

Taj Mahotsav’s 2017 theme was ‘Virasat Ki Chaav Me (In the Shadow of Heritage)’, where the elegant heritage of India was showcased.

Taj Mahotsav 2022 theme is ‘Azaadi Ke Amrit Mahotsav Sang, Taj ke Rang!’ Let’s wait and see what mind-boggling things we will get to witness with this theme

Taste the best Exotic Cuisines of India!

 

Apart from art and culture Taj Mahotsav in Agra also has an amazing part for foodies from every corner of the world! Woohoo! Here, the best part is that one can try exotic cuisines from every corner of India! So don’t miss out on this beautiful chance of tasting lip-smacking cuisines in Taj Mahotsav. 

Details about Taj Mahotsav 2022:

Taj Mahotsav Dates: The dates have been revised, and now Taj Mahotsav in Agra will be held from March 20 to March 29, 2022. 

Taj Mahotsav Timings: The festival will start from morning 10 AM till evening 10 PM.

Taj Mahotsav Venue: The festival will take place in Shilpgram, a well-known craft village in Agra, it is very near to Taj Mahal Palace. 

Taj Mahotsav Ticket Price: Free entry for kids below 5 years. The ticket price for Adults is worth INR 40/-, and entry for a group of 100 school students is worth INR 500/-. Foreigners can enter Taj Mahotsav for free! 

 

Note: Don’t forget to wear your mask, carry sanitizer, maintain a safe distance, and enjoy this Elegant Mahotsav! 

 

Also, in the comment section below, let us know if you would love to visit this massive festival? 

 

And if you are visiting, you can share the beautiful pictures with us; you can mail us the images on: hello@omyindian.com; we will try to showcase as many images as we can, or you can even tag us on our Instagram and Facebook handle with @omyindian. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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