At the base of Taj Mahal gardens, we stand in front of the dozen more reflection pools which line the pathways to the base of this 17th century mughal mausoleum built by slaves and commissioned by Shah Jehan for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. March 2006.
Here we stand at the base of the lotus dome. We are wearing the required shoe coverings – either go barefoot – or wear slippers, we opted for these necessary protectors as the marble around Taj Mahal is sensitive to dirt and grime as we were advised by our tour guide. 29Mar06
See TRAVEL JOURNAL, TAJ MAHAL, AGRA, INDIA for more detailed photos.
Updated 25May07