Thousands throng Taj Mahal on Shah Jahan's 364th death anniversary

Scores of tourists visited Taj Mahal on occasion of 364th death anniversary of Shah Jahan. Urs of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan is a religious occasion which is observed every year at  Taj Mahal to commemorate death anniversary of emperor.

 visitors were spotted carrying 1221metre multicolour chadar and marching towards grave of  Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz.

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Emperor Shah Jahan's Urs come as a boost to tourism in Agra, as it is only time of year when anyone, be it a foreign tourist or a local citizen, can see original graves of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz located in a chamber. This chamber with original graves is placed underneath fake ones which are usually viewed by tourists under main dome. On occasion, monument gates were opened for everyone for free. Visitors from all across globe participated in celebrations.

Mohbesh Shabi who came all way from Kerala to visit monument said, "I am here with my family and it is so good to be a part of celebrations. best part is that kind of entry fee is been taken as earlier one needs to shell out Rs 50 as entry fee." 

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Syyed Munawar Ali, one of  organisers, said, "Today we have waived entry fee, people as per ir devotion can offer colourful cloth pieces (chaadar chadana) at grave."

 Taj Mahal in Agra observed annual Urs of Emperor Shah Jahan from April 2 to April 4.