Chetan Juneja Reward Points : 55000 Member Since : Monday, April 28, 2008
hi all. we all know about Taj Mahal. But how important was the Garden in demonstrating the edifice, Taj mahal?
Posted On : 3/13/2009 5:23:42 AM
Mona Mehta Reward Points : 19900 Member Since : Friday, January 09, 2009
A well laid out garden in Taj Mahal forms a lively centerpiece, side vistas and border design for the great monument. Trees, flowers and birds aglow with life, stretch themselves to greet the somber world of spirit with cheer.
Posted On : 3/13/2009 11:17:36 PM
Abhi Tripathi [Guru] Reward Points : 74900 Member Since : Monday, January 07, 2008
The Taj Mahal Gardens are set up in a Persian style with emphasis on flowers, fruit, birds, leaves, symmetry and delicacy. the garden runs from the main gateway to the base of the Taj Mahal. Since four is considered the holiest number in Islam, all the arrangements of Charbagh Garden of Taj Mahal are based on four or its multiples. The entire garden is divided into four parts, with two marble canals studded with fountains crossing in the center. In each quarter portion, there are 16 flowerbeds that have been divided by stone-paved raised pathways. It is said that even each of the flowerbed was planted with 400 plants. Interestingly, the trees of the Taj garden are either the Cyprus which signifies death or the fruit bearing types which signifies life. this indeed points towards the philosophy of life and death.The trees of the Taj garden are either that of Cyprus signifying death or of the fruit bearing type signifying life and even they are arranged in a symmetrical pattern. Taj Mahal occupies the north end corner of the garden, instead of being in the center. Infact, at the center of the garden, between the Taj and its gateway, is a raised marble lotus-tank with a cusped border, which reflects the Taj in its waters.
Posted On : 3/16/2009 10:31:13 PM
Kiran Kabiraj Reward Points : 26500 Member Since : Tuesday, October 14, 2008
The garden in Taj Mahal was meticulously done in Islamic Style and is not just another feature. It has a well-defined meaning and it symbolizes the spirituality. According to the holy Koran, a garden is symbolic of paradise. On leaving the entrance gateway, you can view a sprawling garden in front of you going all the way up to the plinth of the Taj.
The Garden Of Taj Mahal
