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. |
