Taj Mahotsav 2025 in Taj Mahal and Agra

With the stunning beauty of the Taj Mahal in the background, residents and visitors alike enjoy this cultural extravaganza, which is certainly the most popular event on the city’s calendar. This 10-day-long affair is a celebration of culture via the mediums of music, dance, and performance art.

Festival Highlights

The holiday is held in February at Shilpgram near the Taj Mahal. It begins with a procession glorifying the Mughal grandeur. More than 400 artisans from different parts of the country have an opportunity to showcase their talent, including woodcarvings, brass and other metal ware, handmade carpets, blue pottery, silk products, hand printing, bamboo or cane work, paper, and mash work.

Entertainment

Beyond its stunning craftsmanship, the festival offers captivating performances by artists from diverse backgrounds. Throughout the Mahotsav, attendees can enjoy an abundance of folk and classical music and dances, particularly the traditional Brij Bhumi performances revived in their centuries-old form. Alongside these folk traditions, the festival also showcases acclaimed performances by renowned artists across classical, semi-classical, and contemporary art forms, ensuring a rich and diverse cultural experience.

Food

Here, you can try some of the oldest and the most typical delicacies from the interiors of Uttar Pradesh and the rest of India. Taste chole bhature, Indian samosa, poori sabji, gulab jamun, Lucknavi kebab, South Indian dosa, Amritsari naan, Hyderabadi biryani, and much more.

Activities for Kids

The funfair at Taj Mahotsav is a centerpiece of enjoyment, particularly for children, offering a delightful experience for the entire family. It provides thrilling rides and amusements catering to people of all ages. While teenagers and adults revel in more adventurous options such as roller coasters, children find joy in simpler attractions like the merry-go-round, train rides, and Ferris wheels. This vibrant fair ensures a memorable day of entertainment for visitors of all generations.

Entrance

Entrance to the Taj Mahotsav is priced at Rs. 50 per person for adults, while children under three can enter free of charge. Foreign tourists are also granted free entry to the event. Visitors do not need separate tickets to enjoy the cultural programs, as access to these is included. Tickets can be conveniently purchased at ticket windows located at all entry gates.