Art and Culture of agra |
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The city of Agra falls in the popular Brij region of Uttar Pradesh. Therefore, you will experience the Brij culture in most of the parts of Agra. Almost everything right from the food habits to languages used and attires are greatly influenced by the Brij culture. As the city of Agra was an important city of Mughal dynasty, you would certainly experience the touch of the Mughal culture in the hearts of Agra localities.
The culture of Agra can be well-described through the festivals of the city. Visit Agra during the month of February to be a part of ten-day festival called 'Taj Mahotsav'. This festival will help you exploring the real culture of Agra through its exhibition that displays crafts, arts, dance performances and classical songs of the region. Enjoy the royal camel and elephant ride during the event. Eid is one of the popular festival of Agra that is been celebrated with utmost zest by the local residents.
Apart from seeing the finest monuments and visiting the handicrafts markets of Agra , the tourist can also avail this city's numerous sports and cinema facilities. The finely structured monuments and well-designed hotels of the city also enrich the culture of the city. |
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