The
Persian style garden is the main source of attraction as one enters the Taj
Mahal. The lush green garden expands from the main gateway to the plinth, over
which stands the tomb. The garden in essence is based on symmetry and geometrical
measurements.
The Persian style garden has a close link with paradise, since Quran describes
paradise as a beautiful garden.
Also in the locality around the Taj Mahal there is the Water garden where
in the center of the garden runs the two marble canals with fountains and
lined with cypress trees (symbolizing death).
This divides the garden into four equal squares (Islam considers four to be
a holy number), evoking the image of Islamic paradise that has rivers of water,
milk, wine and honey flow.
The stone paved pathways further subdivide each flowerbed into 4, making total
of 16 flowerbeds. The mausoleum, unlike most mughal mausoleums, stands majestically
at the north end just above the river and not at the central location.
The tank has been arranged to provide a clear view of Taj in its water from
any point in the garden. The view looks amazing with the reflection of Taj amidst
the green cyprus trees.
This looks like a fairy tale story where the reflection takes you to another
world apart from the real one. All your worries seem to get lost in this magic
land.
These Water devices were also used for the purpose of irrigation and this
mechanism gave rise to the proper utility of these canals that bought out
water.
Taj Mahal Garden, Taj Mahal Tourism Inquiry / Reservation Form
The
Persian style garden is the main source of attraction as one enters the Taj
Mahal. The lush green garden expands from the main gateway to the plinth, over
which stands the tomb. The garden in essence is based on symmetry and geometrical
measurements. 