Place: Agra
Time: 18-27th February
Venue: Shilpgram near Taj Mahal
Significance: Craft and cultural Fair
Schedule 2008

A ten day event held in February, the Taj Mahotsav at Agra is a culturally vibrant platform that brings together the finest Indian crafts and Cultural nuances. It is a festive introduction to Agra and Uttar Pradesh conducted by Uttar Pradesh Tourism. Agra is renowned for it's breathtaking, centuries old monuments. Uttar Pradesh's rich heritage of arts, crafts and culture are on display. 

The festivities commence with a spectacular procession inspired by Mughal splendour. Bedecked elephants and camels, drum beaters, folk artists and master craftsmen all help to recreate a visual delight reminiscent of the golden era of the Mughal Darbars. There also conduct a food festival with exotic cuisines and delicacies prepared by some of the oldest exponents and the typical preparations from the interiors of Uttar Pradesh.

The craft Mela exhibits exquisite crafts like marble inlays, wood carvings from Saharanpur, brass and other metal ware from Moradabad, handmade carpets of Badohi, the blue pottery of Khurja, the Chikan work of Lucknow, the silk of Banares etc. One can experience a profusion of folk music and dances of Dundelkhand, 'Nautanki' (Drama), 'Sapera' dance of Rajasthan, Lavani of Maharashtra shayari (poetry), and classical dance performances as well as elephant and camel rides and games.

How to get there

Air: Agra or Kheria airport connects Agra with all the major cities in India.

Rail : Railway station in Agra has trains to almost every major cities in India. 'Palace on Wheels' the luxury coach pass through here.

Road: The state transport have deluxe and ordinary buses to other places in UP as well as outside the state.