Great Gate Taj Mahal

AJITH BR 12 months ago

Sandstone gate leading to the Taj Mahal gardens, with octagonal towers & marble inscriptions.
Darwaza-i-rauza is one of the components of the Taj Mahal complex, with the mausoleum, the mosque and the guest pavilion. It is the gateway to the gardens which, symbolically, represents Paradise. It is also called the "Great Gate".
There is not much to say about the materials used for the construction of the big door. It was made of clay bricks, like all the buildings of the complex, and like the mosque it was covered with red sandstone. The inlays were made of white marble, hence the two-tone red-white appearance of the buildings. The inlays of Koranic texts are in black marble.

Syed Asif 13 months ago

The Great Gate of the Taj Mahal is a magnificent structure in its own right, with its imposing archway and intricate decorations. As you approach the gate, you are immediately struck by its sheer size and the intricate detail of its design. The archway itself is adorned with delicate floral carvings, and the spandrels above the arch are decorated with Quranic inscriptions in calligraphy.

As you pass through the Great Gate and into the gardens beyond, you are greeted by a breathtaking view of the Taj Mahal itself, framed perfectly by the archway. The Great Gate serves not only as a magnificent entrance to the Taj Mahal but also as a stunning work of art in its own right. It is a testament to the skill and creativity of the artisans who built it, and a fitting prelude to the wonder that lies beyond.

Milan Patel 19 months ago

This is the majestic entrance of the Taj Mahal. It is a rectangular building having great symmetry, crossed by two axes East-West and North-South. You will find it attractive with color of red and white 2-tonned stones. Passing through it, you will get the amazing view of Taj mahal which will feel you like it is the gate of heaven.