Three-Day Urs of Shah Jahan Begins at Taj Mahal with Free Entry and Rituals

The 371st Urs of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan began at the Taj Mahal in Agra, marking a three-day event with traditional rituals including the opening of the crypt housing Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal's tombs. Entry to the monument is free from 2 PM on the first two days and all day on the third. A highlight is the offering of a 1,720-meter-long multicolored chadar on the final day, continuing a longstanding tradition. Authorities have arranged for smooth conduct without introducing new practices.