10 Days Carnival of Taj Mahotsav

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10 Days Carnival of Taj Mahotsav

• Taj Mahotsav is an extravagant bonanza. The
  periphery of the Taj Mahal becomes craftsmen
  villa. National and international artisans,
  artists, singers, dancers and cuisines make it a
  glittery event.

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Occurrence of Taj Mahotsav

• Month February
• Date From 18th to 27th
• Lasts for 10 days
• Location Shipgram in Agra

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Historic Event

• Started in 1992
• Organizer Department of Tourism,
  Government of India
• Special Attractions
• Theme
• Cultural events
• Classical and Folk songs
• Folk dances
• Variant culinary dishes
• Diverse stalls
• Fun fare

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Motto

• Motivate indigenous handicrafts
• Give them the fair share in return of their
  precious art
• Invite foreign crafts and artifacts to draw
  inspiration
• To let the world know Indias rich culture and
  tradition
• Appraise the stalwarts in arts
• Spread the message of unity and brotherhood
• Keep the taste of Indian food alive
• Conserve the beauty of national heritage

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Variety Of Stalls
Till 10 days, variety of stalls fill this
carnival with gutsy crowd around

• Shilpi stalls (Handicrafts stalls)
• Retail and Commercial stalls
• Fast food stalls
• Vegetable stalls
• Non- vegetable food stalls

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Arts and crafts stalls house

• Tamil Nadu's Wood/stone carvings
• Bamboo/cane work of North East India
• Kashmir and South Indias paper mash work
• Agras zardori and marble work
• Saharanpurs wood carving
• Moradabads brass wares
• Hand-woven carpet of Bhadohi
• Pottery of Khurja
• Lucknows chikan work
• Banaras silk and zari work

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