Musings of a travelbug

Like everyone else, I aspire to see all the seven wonders. One of the seven wonders of the world is in our country, so I am most eager to visit it.

This time I thought I would go by train and booked the ticket and continued my journey. I downloaded some films and games to kill the time because I had to spend two days in the train.

I began my journey. I wasn’t bored, contrary to what I expected. Sitting on the train and taking in the sights helped me pass the time. Additionally, I had a lot of fun with the people I was with. I had a wonderful time.

I made it to Agra, finally. I headed to Taj Mahal in a normal auto. I felt that the driver took a shortcut to get to the Taj Mahal since I couldn’t understand why such a world famous landmark has so many people living in poor, unsanitary conditions.

Marvel!

I arrived at the Taj Mahal in the end. Like a tiny dot inside a large gate, I saw that magnificent structure. I didn’t feel particularly surprised as I stood at the gate. However, as I walked towards it, I felt like the Taj Mahal was taking me to an enchanted world. The closer I got to the Taj Mahal, the bigger the building seemed to me.

A marvel, the Taj Mahal. It is indeed a sight that grows more stunning the longer you gaze upon it. I fell captivated of those walls.

Shah Jahan’s love for Mumtaz was evident in every stone. The Yamuna flowing behind the Taj Mahal seemed to me like Shah Jahan’s sobs.

It is quite a mausoleum of living stones created by the emperor’s love!

Hues!

I came with the intention of seeing Agra Fort and Taj Mahal that day. I nevertheless made the decision to spend the day at the Taj Mahal itself, blinded by its beauty.

When I arrived, the sky was overcast. I found the Taj Mahal to be somewhat blue. However, the palace’s hue changed when when the skies were clear and the black clouds disappeared.

The palace’s colour altered again around dusk, and I sensed a pinkish hue approaching.

I inquired with the locals and found out that this is because of the marble used. The most popular marble on the planet, white Makrana marble, which is utilized to build the Taj Mahal, has an essential impact in how the structure changes it’s colour.

Black Taj Mahal!

The tale of Shah Jahan’s Black Taj Mahal is yet another one that astonished me.

Shah Jahan wanted a mausoleum for himself that resembled the Taj Mahal. He started the construction of so-called “Black Taj Mahal”. Unfortunately, he couldn’t finish it because he was overthrown by his own son Aurangzeb.

There are claims that it is a myth. Whatever it may be, I always enjoy hearing the myths and tales from each era.

I was delighted that my wish to see the Taj Mahal had come true. I merely sat there for a bit and watched the tourists.

I did not have such high expectations. I was on a quest to see, but this mausoleum was able to hold me like a magnet.

This incredible marvel cannot, in my opinion, be referred to as a monument. An excellent architectural design it is. A recollection of love, yearning, and separation.

Oh! Taj Mahal, You truly are a wonder!