AGRA, Dec. 1 -- For the first time, the ten-day Taj Mahotsav, a festival celebrating art, craft, and culture, will be held at a new venue-an open area near Selfie Point in Agra-on its scheduled start date of February 18, instead of Shilpgram. The decision was made during a meeting of the Taj Mahotsav organising committee, presided over by Commissioner of Agra Division Shailendra Kumar, for Taj Mahotsav 2026, in Agra on Saturday evening.

Since its inception in 1992, the festival has traditionally been held every February at Shilpgram, located a few kilometers east of the Taj Mahal.

'I Love Agra Selfie Point' was selected as the new venue for Taj Mahotsav, which will be held from February 18 to 27, with stalls set up on the adjoining open...