Nothing we saw on our trip to India was more grand than the grandest site of all — the Taj Mahal!
Perhaps it was the anticipation as people funneled themselves through the opening in anticipation of that first view that could only be seen on tiptoe.
Or perhaps it was not the massive structure that was so grand as it was the sum of its tiniest parts, the details that made us all wonder how this was conceived, built, and perfected.
Whatever it was and whatever it is, the grandness of the Taj draws thousands of people per day from all over the world to see it for themselves.
Finally making it through the entrance to take first pictures of the Taj Mahal!
After all, it’s simply grand!
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parth893
one of the 7 wonder , Shah Jahan built it for Mumtaz 🙂 wonderful photos .
Rusha Sams
Thanks for the comment. It was a great site to see, and I wish I could go back.
evilnymphstuff
This is definitely a beautiful place to go and visit! Great photos!
gallivance.net
Such beautiful photos Rusha – and the perfect topic for “grand”! I love the inlaid stone work that adorns the Taj. When we were there we bought a small marble top that has similar inlaid stones, and since James is a geologist, they wrote a list of all the types of stones that they used. Even after all of our downsizing, we still have that little marble top. ~Terri
Rusha Sams
Would love to have a souvenir like that! The detail in that building is something to behold, even if I have no idea what it says or means. I know beauty when I see it, though!
annetbell
great photos! It is breath taking isn’t it?
Rusha Sams
It really is amazing. I loved the details even if I couldn’t read the writing. What a fabulous site! Thanks for commenting!
Linda Arthur Tejera
Beautiful. I never thought of it as being crowded. Silly me. If I’d love to see it, why not others! 🙂
Rusha Sams
I also think it must a religious pilgrimage for thousands each year. It was packed, but people watching is interesting, too! Thanks for commenting!
Pride in Photos Photography
I couldn’t believe when you said it had thousands of visitors everyday. Sometimes it is so hard to imagine what goes on in other countries. Gorgeous photos
Rusha Sams
I don’t have any statistics, but I think the guide told us there could be 30,000 most days. It was packed everywhere and difficult to get pictures. But still, what a great experience!
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ramachandra
The Grand Taj Mahal is thus one of the 7 wonders of the world. Nice click and exact to the topic
“The Grand”.
Rusha Sams
It was a great day for us, and we’d do it again if we could! Thanks for reading and commenting!
Gaurab
Definitely there can’t be a better entry than this, beautiful captures 🙂
Rusha Sams
Thanks so much for the comment. The whole experience was grand — the anticipation was high, but the experience was even higher!
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Amy
Grand indeed! Love the choice, Rusha.
Rusha Sams
Thanks so much. I’d love to go back!
Rajiv
The Taj is fantastic. I have seen it more than 50 times, and the magic never fades
Rusha Sams
Oh, my gosh!!! I can’t believe you’ve been so lucky to have been there so many times! Thanks for commenting!
HansHB
Lovely serie!
Rusha Sams
Thanks for the compliment!
kz
one of the grandest structures in the world! 🙂
Rusha Sams
It really is. Thanks for reading & commenting!
NW Frame of Mind
What a great choice for Grand!
Rusha Sams
Thanks! My heart was pounding right before I went through the opening and saw it! Thanks for reading & commenting!