Observing 73rd Indian Independence Day Independence Day is annually celebrated on 15 August, as a national holiday in India commemorating the nation’s independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947, the day when the provisions of the Indian Independence Act 1947, as passed by the United Kingdom Parliament, which transferred legislative sovereignty to the...Read More
Rules to be followed while visiting Monuments across India All monuments across India, including Agra’s Taj Mahal and Delhi’s Red Fort and Humayun’s Tomb, will reopen for the public from July 6, 2020. The Archaeological Survey of India had shut down nearly 3691 monuments and historical sites on March 17 in the wake of corona...Read More
How Princess Jahanara caught in fire? Jahanara Begum defied all stereotypes of being a Mughal princess. Her life neither revolved around the men of the family nor did she spend her days in the harem as a woman was expected to. She was the eldest daughter of Emperor Shah Jahan and the older sister of...Read More
Devastating thunderstorm damaged Taj Mahal Another storm that hit Agra on Friday, with a speed of 127 km per hour, has caused serious damage in the city. Due to the storm, the marble railing at the world heritage monument Taj Mahal suffered extensive damage. According to the preliminary assessment made by the Archaeological Survey of...Read More
Observing 101 years of Jallianwala Bagh massacre 13th April is an auspicious day of Baisakhi celebrated every year, but unfortunately it coincides with the sad anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. On the occasion of the 101st anniversary of the unfortunate incident here are some interesting facts that every Indian should know. 1. In the year...Read More
Is Kohinoor Diamond cursed? Description of the Kohinoor Diamond (aka Koh-i-Noor) The Kohinoor Diamond is one of the most famous diamonds in the world. The Kohinoor diamond was first mentioned in 1306 when it was taken from a Rajah of Malwa, whose family had held the diamond for centuries. It was described as weighing 186...Read More
Was it possible for Gandhi to save Bhagat Singh? Executions of 23rd MARCH 1931 marked the collapse of the hopes of millions of Indians who had believed that Mahatma Gandhi would be able to save the lives of the three young heroes – Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru. Gandhi’s failure to stop the executions provided...Read More
Shah Jahan’s annual Urs in March 2020 The 364th annual ‘Urs’ or death anniversary of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who built the Taj Mahal to immortalize his love for his queen Mumtaz Mahal, will be observed at Taj Mahal in Agra from 21st March to 23rd March 2020. Same Day Taj Mahal Tour Package The...Read More
Visit Taj Mahal during full Moon Night March 2020 In the month of March 2020, the Taj Mahal will be open for the night viewing from 8th March to 12th March 2020. It is open two days before and two days after the full moon. The tickets are booked 24 hours in advance. The visitor is required to fill...Read More
President of Myanmar visited Taj Mahal Myanmar President and his wife visited the Taj Mahal on Saturday shortly after US President Donald Trump, his wife Melania Trump and daughter Ivanka Trump had visited the monument of love in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. While Myanmar President U Win Myint and his wife Daw Cho Cho enjoyed their...Read More
