Taj Mahal - the eternal love song of the Indians

Timeless masterpiece

The pale yellow light of the afternoon fell on the courtyard, making the red bricks look even more painful. The wind from the Yamuna River blew fiercely into the large courtyard - where tourists were resting after making their way around the vast temple.

Under the scorching Indian sun, the river breeze blows in to soothe the feeling of desolation because for thousands of years, Emperor Shah Jahan's love song for Queen Mumtaz Mahal has been sung forever.

The Taj Mahal temple is located in the city of Agra, Uttar Pradesh state, in Northern India - one of the seven wonders of the world. This is an architectural and cultural work that is considered an architectural masterpiece of mankind.

Passing through the massive red sandstone gate, visitors are transported to another world – a symmetrically arranged Persian garden leading to the main tomb.

Built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is not only a marble mausoleum with massive, majestic architecture but also a perfect work of art, culture and spirituality.

The temple was designed by the great Iranian architect, Mr. Ustad Tsa. It is said that to successfully build the temple, there were contributions from 20,000 workers and craftsmen and especially more than 1,000 elephants used to transport materials from many regions in and outside India for construction.

The Taj Mahal is a perfectly symmetrical structure, with four slender minarets surrounding a pure white dome.

The marble walls are inlaid with colorful stones, creating sophisticated patterns.

The building is mainly built of white marble - the main color of Islamic architecture.

With the marble material reflecting light well and the massiveness of the building, people say this place seems to change color at different times of the day.

At dawn, the early morning sunlight shines a soft pink color.

In the evening, the sunset gives it a splendid orange-yellow color. At night, under the full moon, the Taj Mahal is magical like in a dream.

Each wall is a work of art by 17th century stone cutters, mosaicists and sculptors.

Inside the mausoleum, the space is quiet with soft light, only the sound of visitors' footsteps echoing on the cold stone floor. The Taj Mahal always has a mysterious look with flocks of black crows flying in the sky. Their cries blend with the sound of the wind blowing through the long corridors, creating a feeling that is both sacred and mysterious. According to Indian beliefs, crows are messengers of souls, the sound of crows tearing through the sky every late afternoon seems to carry messages from the distant past.

The Vietnamese ao dai flutters in front of the legendary archway

Visiting this heritage, Ms. Hoang Le (Hanoi) gracefully wore a white ao dai with a characteristic lotus pattern.

Ms. Nguyen Hien (Hanoi) took the trouble to bring a conical hat - the object that she felt was most meaningful when expressing her Vietnamese identity. Amidst the bustling crowd, the image of Vietnamese tourists in traditional ao dai created a charming and proud highlight in front of the magnificent dome of the century-old construction.

The ao dai and conical hat contribute to a beautiful image among different cultural colors.

While Indian women are dressed in colorful saris, Vietnamese female tourists are graceful in gentle ao dai. This combination creates a colorful picture - where Vietnamese ao dai and conical hats blend with the colors of Indian saris, both contrasting and complementing, highlighting the unique beauty of each ethnic group.

For those who love to “travel”, the Taj Mahal is not only a destination on the list of UNESCO Heritage Sites that must be visited, but also a place to admire an immortal love through the sophisticated architectural lines that have been preserved for hundreds of years.

Ms. Trinh Bao Tram, a tourist from Hanoi, shared: “I have read a lot about the Taj Mahal, but it was only when I stood in front of this mausoleum that I truly felt its timeless beauty. Each stone, each pattern carries a story, and I felt like I was witnessing the love of Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife.”

The number of Vietnamese tourists to India is increasing, especially after visa policies were relaxed. India is among the three countries with the highest growth rate of tourists to Vietnam, increasing 2.5 times in the past four years. At the same time, the Vietnamese tourism industry has been promoting the Indian market through events, programs, and tourism forums. Therefore, Vietnamese tourists can easily join tours to India in general and the Taj Mahal heritage in particular through travel agencies.

The Taj Mahal is not just an architectural work, but also a love story, a masterpiece of art, and a destination that brings unforgettable emotions. Every trip is not only a journey of discovery but also a moment to contemplate the value of love, art and culture.