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Agra Culture
Ask anyone about a
popular Indian tourist destination, the most likely answer you
may expect is Agra. Agra is a world renowned tourist
destination. Each year, millions of tourists from different
parts of India as well as tourists from far-off foreign
countries come to Agra for a vacation. The rich culture of
Agra is very interesting and makes the city all the more fun
to explore.
Like most of the
Indian sub-continent, Agra is also home to people who have
diverse religious beliefs and practices. Some of the most
prominent religions practiced by the residents of Agra are
Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, and Buddhism. These
varied religious practices have enriched the city with
different cultural and traditional virtue. The historical
richness of Agra still lingers in the minds of the local
residents and they are rather proud of that.
The culture of
Agra was largely influenced by the Mughals, who gifted the
city with fine specimens of wonderful buildings and
architectures. No wonder that Agra is home to some of the most
highly acclaimed architectures around the world. The truly
majestic character of the constructions of the yesteryears
adds a touch of glamour to the city.
The dress pattern
of the residents of Agra has evolved to adopt the European
style of dressing. Men usually wear long-sleeved shirts and
trousers. Women have also adopted the western style, but every
now and then they enjoy wearing the traditional salwar kameez
or the wonderful sarees.
One of the
important aspects of the culture of Agra is the variety of
colorful festivals. During the month of February, the city
witnesses the Taj Mahotsav. Held in Shilpgram that is quite
close to the Taj Mahal, the ten-day long festival hosts an
exhibition of the crafts, arts, classical song and dance
performances. Camel and elephant rides are worth an
experience. Id, the festival of the Islamic is celebrated with
great pomp. The main languages in Agra are Hindi and Urdu. The
city is famous for Mughlai dishes and typical Agra delicacies. |
