32nd edition of Taj Mahotsav returns to Agra
10 months, 2 weeks ago

32nd edition of Taj Mahotsav returns to Agra

New Indian Express  

Agra’s eagerly anticipated 32nd edition of Taj Mahotsav — a celebration of crafts, culture and community spirit — to commence on February 17. Since its inception in 1992, the Taj Mahotsav has been synonymous with cultural richness, weaving together a stage for crafts, performances and culinary delights. Organised by the Taj Mahotsav Committee with support from the Uttar Pradesh Government, the event pays homage to the enduring love story of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. In a recent meeting chaired by Divisional Commissioner Ritu Maheshchari, plans were discussed to organise various programmes including a bird lovers’ seminar, bird watching and photography at Sur Sarovar on February 18 & 19.

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Modi to Inaugurate Cultural Fete Today
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Modi to Inaugurate Cultural Fete Today

Deccan Chronicle  

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Grand Celebration of Agrasen Maharaj's 5148th birth anniversary at Classic Convention, Shamshabad
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Grand Celebration of Agrasen Maharaj's 5148th birth anniversary at Classic Convention, Shamshabad

Deccan Chronicle  

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Taj Mohotsav'24 | Three decades of festivities and counting
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Taj Mohotsav'24 | Three decades of festivities and counting

Hindustan Times  

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A Hindu outfit moves Civil Court in Agra to seek a ban on Shah Jahan's Urs in Taj Mahal
10 months, 2 weeks ago

A Hindu outfit moves Civil Court in Agra to seek a ban on Shah Jahan's Urs in Taj Mahal

Op India  

Days before the 369th ‘Urs’ of Mughal Tyrant Shah Jahan to be held at Taj Mahal, Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha has filed a petition before a Civil Court in Agra seeking a ban on the commemoration of Shah Jahan’s death. The ASI replied that neither Mughals, nor the British government or the Government of India have allowed ‘Urs’ celebration in …

Hathras Mahotsav to commence on December 15
1 year ago

Hathras Mahotsav to commence on December 15

Hindustan Times  

The week-long Hathras Mahotsav is set to begin on December 15 with a greater variety of events this year. For representation only Permission has been received for this weeklong festival comprising art, craft, and cultural presentations, and the state government has given the ‘go-ahead,’ said Jaiveer Singh. “The local artisans will be given a window to exhibit their art and …

ADF suggests steps to promote lesser-known Agra monuments
1 year, 6 months ago

ADF suggests steps to promote lesser-known Agra monuments

Hindustan Times  

Agra Demands from various quarters to promote lesser-known monuments in the Taj city notwithstanding, the focus continues to remain on the iconic Taj Mahal. ASI stamped eight monuments through tickets in Agra, including Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar’s Tomb, Mehtab Bagh, Etmaduddaula, Rambagh and Mariam Tomb. “Besides the Taj Mahal, both Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri are world …

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: You Can Enter ASI Monuments Without Fee From August 5-15
2 years, 4 months ago

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: You Can Enter ASI Monuments Without Fee From August 5-15

News 18  

The government recently announced that entry to all the monuments and sites under the Archaeological Survey of India will be absolutely free from August 5 to 15 on the occasion of India’s 75th Independence Day. Union Culture Minister, G Kishan Reddy tweeted saying, “As part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ and 75th I-Day celebrations, @ASIGoI has made entry free for …

‘Don't make a mockery…’ : Allahabad HC denies permission to open Taj Mahal rooms for search of Hindu idols
2 years, 7 months ago

‘Don't make a mockery…’ : Allahabad HC denies permission to open Taj Mahal rooms for search of Hindu idols

Hindustan Times  

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Thursday rejected a plea to open 22 closed rooms in the Taj Mahal to ascertain the presence of Hindu idols, calling it a “mockery” of the public interest litigation system and asking the petitioner to research the topic first. The plea, filed by Rajneesh Singh, a Bharatiya Janata Party youth media …

Madhya Pradesh man builds Taj Mahal replica with 29-feet dome; gifts it to wife as symbol of his love
3 years, 1 month ago

Madhya Pradesh man builds Taj Mahal replica with 29-feet dome; gifts it to wife as symbol of his love

Firstpost  

The Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, was made by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a symbol of love for his wife Mumtaz. Many people say it as a joke that they will gift the Taj Mahal to their loved ones, but a man from Madhya Pradesh’s Burhanpur has literally gifted a house to his wife …

'Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav' to Be Held from Mar 12 in Celebration of 75 Years of Independence
3 years, 9 months ago

'Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav' to Be Held from Mar 12 in Celebration of 75 Years of Independence

News 18  

A three-week long festival will be held across the country beginning March 12 as part of celebrations to mark 75 years of independence, officials said Tuesday. During the ’Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav’, to be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, commemoration activities will be held in every state and Union Territory where India’s glorious history, culture, technological development and digital …

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