World Heritage Day is observed on April 18 every year to raise awareness about the richness of cultural heritage and the urgent need to preserve it for future generations. On this occasion, actior Yogesh Tripathi reflected on his most memorable visit to India’s iconic heritage site.
Yogesh Tripathi aka Daroga Happu Singh from Happu Ki Ultan Paltan recounts, “Every monument in India tells a tale, and visiting them is like walking through the pages of history. One of the most unforgettable experiences of my life was visiting the Taj Mahal in Agra. Recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj is an architectural marvel of white marble, symmetry, and artistic finesse built as a symbol of eternal love by Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. I did the iconic tourist photo of ‘holding the dome,’ which still makes me smile!”
Yogesh said strolling through the lush Mughal gardens and watching the mausoleum’s reflection shimmer in the long water channels was surreal. The delicate pietra dura inlay work, the intricate carvings, and the aura of the entire complex left me awestruck, he said. The Taj Mahal is more than a monument; it symbolises passion, artistry, and India’s rich Mughal legacy. “Being there filled me with immense pride for our country’s heritage,” he added.
