World's 1000 beautiful tourist places
Agra, Uttar Pradesh : The home of Taj Mahal, Inida's most famous monument, on the banks of Yamuna. Work began 1632, took 22 years to complete the complex. Agra is an industrial town with a famous fort.
Location of Taj Mahal : Uttar Pradesh state in India.
Taj Mahal photos
Mysore, Karnataka : Dassehra
Mysore Dassehra : A tradition laid down by the ruling Wodeyar dynasty of the erstwhile Mysore state in Karnataka, the Dussehra procession consists of as many 100 elephants and horses. These fine bedecked elephants reflect the grandeur of the kingdom once upon a time. The Maharaja's palace is lighted tastefully and the night long musical sessions also go on for 10 days. The image of the Goddess Chamundeshwari is taken out on a caparisoned elephant in the processsion, adding the right element of religion to the celebrations.
This festival is held in Sept - Oct for 10 days and 9 nights and then the town becomes agog with much festivity, music, colour, illumination and religious fervour. On Vijaya Dashmi, the final day of festivity, a big and famous parade is taken out, an extravaganza reminscent of royal days. Chamundeshwari is the tutelary deity of the royal family. Her shrine is atop a nearby hill about 4 km away from the city accessible by frequent bus service.
Location of Mysore : Karnataka state in Inida.