The Taj Mahal – world calls it the epitome of love, it’s grandeur is overwhelming, it has been and continues to be a muse to many a lovelorn poets and painters, this marble marvel, often described as the jewel of Muslim architecture in India, is indeed a sight to behold.
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| A composite ticket of Taj Mahal is available at all World Heritage Sites in India. |
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| Inside the Taj Mahal complex – an introduction to what lies ahead. |
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| Taj Mahal summed up on sandstone plaque |
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| Darwaza-i-rauza (The Great Gate) Inlaid with floral motifs and inscriptions from the holy Quran, Darwaza-i-rauza was also a symbolic gate – urging visitors to leave the material world behind and enter the spiritual world or paradise with complete surrender. |
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| Calligraphy adorning Darwaza-i-rauza |
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| The Great Gate has a fancy gate |
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| First glimpse of the dazzling white beyond! |
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| And there it is! The Taj Mahal – resplendent and imposing. In fact on first full view, it’s grandeur is so striking that all adjectives start falling short. More photos of the interiors of Taj Mahal in Part 2. |
12 comments
Its magnificent…Worth seeing it again & again!! Lovely clicks!!
Beautiful, Ragini. I remember being spellbound at my first sight of the Taj Mahal!
Mesmerizing!
Nice way to show the things Ragini… Hope you will present it in a few parts, awaiting eagerly for next part of it 🙂
Thanks Ragini for sharing this. No words can describe the beauty of Taj.
Thanks Nikhil! Glad you stopped by! 🙂
Thanks Vidya ma'am. I am writing a neutral piece too about the Taj Mahal. Shall share it tomorrow and would love your feedback on it. 🙂
Thanks so much Koyeli! 🙂
Thanks for stopping by Alok ji and am glad that you liked the presentation. In the third and final part, I will sure share a photo of self, standing right in front of the Taj Mahal. (Mandatory pose in front of the monument.) 🙂
Thanks Krishna ji. And indeed, words fall short when describing the grandeur of the Taj Mahal.
What a gorgeous structure.
When I visited, it was clothed in mist. 'twas magical. But I don't have good pics from afar. 🙁
Nice collection, Ragini.
Thanks for stopping by! Glad you enjoyed the photos. 🙂