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Holy Places in Agra |
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Agra is a city of confluence of different cultures. Agra, the city famous for Taj Mahal is also the city of some grand and historic holy places. The holy places in Agra draw tourists with their rich history and fine architecture.
There are both Muslim and Hindu communities in Agra. The holy places in Agra consist of many famous temples and mosques. Some of the temples and the mosques with their historical grandeur are popular tourist attractions. The historical holy places still carry on the rich legacy of the Mughal era.
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Let’s start the holy tour of Agra with temples in the city. There are many temples in Agra, the Arya Samaj Temple, Shri Krishna Pranami Temple, Mangaleshwar Temple and Bhageshwarnath Temple. In Dayal Bagh there is the memorial of Swami Maharaj, which is visited by several devotees every year.
The mosques of Agra are famous for the regal Mughal architecture and intricate design. Jama Masjid, Moti Masjid and Akbari Masjid are the famous mosques of Agra. Moti Masjid in Agra Fort is a fine example of Mughal architecture. The domes of Moti Masjid look velvety, built in white marble. Shah Jahan built the Moti Masjid. Moti means “pearl” and the mosque got its name because if it’s pearly glow.
There are churches in Agra, which provide worship places for the Christian community of Agra. The churches are St Peter’s Church, St. May’s Church and St. John’s Church.
Guru ka Taal is a holy place in Agra for the Sikhs. The place is visited by many pilgrims throughout the year.
Itamd-ud-Daulah is a nice edifice in Agra with ornate decoration and a royal architecture. Though, this is not a mosque but nevertheless a holy place in Agra, which you must visit. The intricate inlay works of the mausoleum are precursors to the ornaments of Taj Mahal.
The holy places of Agra boast of some of the magnificent architecture of the Mughal era.
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