- Taj Mahotsav is a 10-day carnival held annually in Agra, India near the Taj Mahal to showcase Indian culture, art, and cuisine. National and international artists, singers, dancers, and artisans display their crafts and performances. - The carnival has been held every February since 1992 to motivate and support indigenous handicrafts, invite foreign influences, and spread messages of cultural unity and heritage conservation. A wide variety of food and handicraft stalls from all over India are featured.

1. 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.

2. Occurrence of ‘Taj Mahotsav’
• Month : February
• Date : From 18th to 27th
• Lasts for : 10 days
• Location : Shipgram in Agra

3. 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

4. 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 India’s 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

5. 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

6. Arts and crafts stalls house:
• Tamil Nadu's Wood/stone carvings
• Bamboo/cane work of North East India
• Kashmir and South India’s paper mash work
• Agra’s zardori and marble work
• Saharanpur’s wood carving
• Moradabad’s brass wares
• Hand-woven carpet of Bhadohi
• Pottery of Khurja
• Lucknow’s chikan work
• Banaras’ silk and zari work

7. Thanks for
watching
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