I learnt that there is a replica of Taj mahal in India itself. Where is it?

Answer 1

See the news dated April 21, 2004

Mumbai: The world-famous architectural marvel, the Taj Mahal, has recently acquired another address, that of India's western metropolis Bombay. An exact replica of the Taj, though still undergoing some final touches, is currently on display at Somaiya Medical College grounds in the city and is attracting hordes of admiring onlookers. Built with thermocol and plaster of paris, the replica of the 17th century monument, a 20 percent scaled down version of its original, was displayed as part of a consumer exhibition. Apart from its size, the imitation resembles the original Taj Mahal, in all other aspects right down to the carvings, the Arabic inscriptions, the fountains and the Agra Suri trees.

The 25 million rupees faux Taj Mahal made its debut in Bangalore last year as part of a similar fair. The Taj has been recreated from a book of photographs taken by Jean Louis Nou. Art director Anand Shinde said that he started the mammoth project in order to showcase the piece of beauty to wider audiences. "Everybody cannot afford to travel all the way to Agra to see the Taj Mahal, so I have brought the Taj here, so that people here can see what it looks like," said Shinde. People who had come to watch the architectural wonder said that the replica was as beautiful as the original. "It looks as though Agra has come to Bombay. He has made it very well. The way Shahjahan had cut the hands of his workers I belive his hands should also be chopped, it is so real," said Jehangir, an onlooker. "The main attraction was Taj Mahal and I wanted to see how it is being made and I was attracted to the concept because the earlier exhibitions were good," said Dhwani Mehta, another onlooker.

More than 400 workers worked for 40 days to accomplish the task. The consumer fair which will go on till May 16 has an entry fee of Rs.50. And for those who have never seen the Taj by moonlight, this one will glow too, with the help of artificial lights.

Answer 2

Dubai's Taj Mahal attracts large crowds

he Taj Mahal at the Global Village in Dubai is drawing huge crowds.

The replica is close to the one at Agra in grandeur and almost three-fourths the size of the original.

Spread over a massive 400,000 square feet, this unique structure now completed at the Global Village is drawing thousands of visitors' everyday.

Zee Television and the NRI-owned Dubai Hotel Grand have sponsored the project.

''We have opened the Taj Mahal for public viewing and are thrilled to welcome everyone to see this beautiful replica. We are delighted to partner with Real Media-Zee Network to showcase the Taj at Dubai, a place where world cultures unite,'' S P Singh, chairman, Dubai Grand Hotel, said.

The director of the Global Village Ibrahim Abdulrahim said the importance of having the replica of the Taj Mahal is that it helps broadens visitors knowledge about India's rich civilisation.

The Global Village plays an important role as the melting pot of over 160 nationalities, he added.

''While the original Taj Mahal took 23 years, 20,000 people and 1,000 elephants, its smaller replica in Dubai has been created in just three months by 600 people, of which 270 artisans were flown from India to recreate the magical splendor of the original,'' Singh said.

''Special stone was specially flown in from Jaipur, Rajasthan. The landscaping of the original monument has also found their way into the new creation,'' he added.

Answer 3

Yes in Aurangabad in Maharashtra. It is called Bibi ka Makbara and is a replica of Taj Mahal.

Answer 4

um is it in india? itself? india itself is where it is so if there is a replica in india itself who is to say it is not the origanal?is india itself a mere replica of itself? maybe we should consider a long time to ponder this, hey how bout all those india movies they are making that suck?