“Only let this one tear-drop, this Tajmahal, glisten spotlessly bright on the cheek of time, forever and ever. ”
Nobel Laureate Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore
Situated on the banks of River Yamuna, Taj Mahal is flanked by millions of tourists from India and abroad. I have been to Taj Mahal only once in my whole life. It was pretty close from my hometown, Gwalior, but never got a chance to visit this magnificent monument. Finally back in 2013, when I had recently moved to Delhi, I managed to make a quick day trip to Agra.
Here are a few pictures taking a closer look at the magnificence of this beautiful structure:
Taj Mahal: Seen from a nearby street. 
Seventh Wonder of the World
Glowing under the Bright Sun
Under the clear blue sky,
Magnificence soaring high!
The water devices used around the Taj Complex are not as simple as they look. For example, there is a reason why these fountains were designed like a pot.
“To ensure uniform and undiminished water pressure in the fountains, a copper pot was provided under each fountain pipe. The water supply came first into the pot only and from there, rose simultaneously in the fountains, which means that the fountains were controlled by the pressure in the pots rather than pressure in the pipes.”
Inlaid black and white marble and intricate floral motifs carved on the red sandstone.
Intricately carved octagonal marble lattice screens.
Intricate Carving, beautiful calligraphy and colorful inlay work on the ivory white marble.
The finesse and beauty of Pietra Dura
Perfection: Surreal and Unreal
In recent years, pollution in River Yamuna has become a serious problem and poses a threat to the beauty and stability of this magnificent monument of love.
So, the next time you visit Taj Mahal, observe its finer details, because that’s where its true beauty lies.
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