Monument Which Clearly Signifies The Value Of Valentine
The famous monument, which describes the endless love and today is also known for the evidence of love. It is known for it’s architecture and splendid beauty throughout the universe. Yes, we are talking about Taj Mahal a symbol of true love. Taj Mahal was made in the memory of Mumtaz Mahal or you can say to capture the memories. People see Taj Mahal as a symbol of true love and therefore mostly presented to their loved ones. But despite a monument, it has some unique and unknown facts which will blow your mind.
# The Cause Of The Taj
The Taj Mahal was made by the mughal emperor Khurram, known as Shah jahan Bahadur. The monument was constructed in the memory of her late wife empress Arjumand Banu Begum, or popularly known as Mumtaz Mahal. She was his third wife but was the favourite one. He was intensely connected with her and has a deep affection. His fierce love teaches a lesson for all, that always fullfill the wishes of your partner and just make them happy.
# Calligraphy
There are 99 different names of Allah written on the interior and exterior of Taj Mahal which clearly signifies the faith in God. People from all over the world come to praise the endless beauty of this wonder of world. People should learn that being in love, you must remember your loved ones, parents and god.
# Changing Colors With Changing Light
It is one of the specialty of Taj mahal that with the different intensity of light at different time, it changes the colour of Taj Mahal. As in morning, it appears somewhat pinkish but in evening, during the sunset it seems milky. People also call it as the different shades of love.
# 32 Million Rupees was the Expenditure
A wiseman said that “Never count money over memories.” A very few people know that the main architect behind the wonder was Ahmed Lahauri, who took 22000 workers and 32 million rupees to built this incredible monument. Around 1000 elephants were used to shift and carry the marbles that are used and also it took 17 years to build it completely. From here one thing is clear that when it comes about love, money doesn’t matter.
# Reason Behind The Architecture
The four minarets build around the Taj Mahal are slightly tilted and the main reason behind the architecture is to prevent the monument from earthquake. This shows that the architecture was so impressive at that time and and the strategies used to build Taj Mahal were really amazing.
# Sealed Rooms And Passages
There are certain rooms and passages are present in Taj Mahal which are sealed and not permitted to enter since Shah Jahan’s empire. Still these passages and rooms are sealed by government to avoid conflicts and riots on religion. As according to Hindu mythology, there is a temple of Lord Shiva and was also known as Tejo Mahalaya.
# Beautiful Flower Architecture Or Floral Motifs
Floral designs are used to decorate the Taj. The entire monument is covered with floral motifs on the walls, which brings an extra star in the beauty of Taj. It is also connected with the Muslim beliefs that flowers make the house paradise and this is why, the Taj collects the floral motifs.
# Largely Visited By Couples Worldwide
The Taj is known as a symbol of love. It is the main reason that a couples prefer to visit it largely and in India, it is first preference for newly wedded couple and lovers. The Taj Mahal attracts from 7 to 8 million visitors annually, with more than 0.8 million from overseas. The large no. of couples visit in the month of February.
# An Inspiration For Others
The Taj Mahal has now an inspiration for other people, who love their partners. Some give The Taj Mahal in gifts while some believe in constructing another Taj for their beloved ones. Same Story comes of a former postmaster, Faizul Hasan Kadari, 77, has used up his life saving to build the miniature 50ft by 50ft version of the iconic structure in memory of his wife Tajammuli Begum. He embarked on the project after promising his wife, who was childless, on her deathbed that he would create something that she would be remembered by.
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