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Shahjahan’s urs from April 2

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Agra, UTTAR PRADESH :

The urs of Mughal emperor Shahjahan will be observed at the historic Taj Mahal for three days from April 2 next. Entry into Taj Mahal will be free for visitors after noon on April 2 and 3 while it will be free for the entire day on April 4.

Lakhs of  devotees will throng the 17th century monument during the three-day event and will pay homage at the graves of Shahjahan and his wife Mumtaz, in whose memory the Taj Mahal was built.

On the last day, a ‘saptrangi chadar’ (multi-coloured bedsheet ) will be offered at the graves as part of a ritual. Sandalwood powder will be sprinkled on the grave too.

The urs of the Mughal king Shahjahan is celebrated on the 25, 26 and 27th day of Rajab, which falls of April 2, 3 and 4.

The Shahjahan urs committee will meet here on March 8 to decide on the arrangement and preparation to be made for the urs.

Officials said that a notification was issued by the ASI on the urs of Shahjahan. The administration will prepare a fool proof strategy to ensure full security to devotees attending the urs.

source: http://www.dailypioneer.com / The Pioneer / Home> State Editions> Lucknow / by PNS, Lucknow / March 06th, 2019

Shah Jahan’s birth anniversary celebrations to begin from tomorrow

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Agra, UTTAR PRADESH :

Mughal emperor Shah Jahan’s Urs (birth anniversary) celebrations are to begin from May 3. This is the only time of the year when the graves of the royal couple at Taj Mahal are opened to the public. An 870m multi-colour chadar, representing different religions, will be laid on the grave of the emperor. Entry to the white marble mausoleum Taj Mahal will be free for three days.

While on May 3 and 4 tourists entry will be free from 2pm to sunset. On the last day, May 5, entry will be free throughout the day. This will be Shah Jahan’s 361st birth anniversary celebrations which will begin with the washing of the graves of the emperor and his queen Mumtaz Mahal.

Every year Khuddam-e-roza (traditional caretakers of the Taj) committee offers a long multi-colour chadar, representing different faiths of the country, at the grave during Urs. Last year it was 810 metre. And this has been increased to 870 metre this year and will be offered on May 5, last day of the event. The unique thing about this offering is that the chadar is made by stitching pieces of cloths presented to the committee by people from different religions on fulfillment of their wishes. Moreover, the chadar starts its journey every year from a religious site, be it a temple, church or mosque.

According to committee member it is the seventh generation which is offering the chadar at the Mughal emperor’s grave. The occasion of urs is chosen to spread message of communal harmony in the society.

Syed Munawwar Ali, president of Taj Mahal Masjid Intezamiya committee, said: “Following the age-old tradition, shehnai and qawwali sessions will be held on all the three days at the royal gate.”

A meeting of senior officials of CISF, UP police, district administration and Archaeological of Survey of India was held to discuss the arrangements made for the annual celebration.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> City> Agra / TNN / May 02nd, 2016