Taj Mahal is a spiritual journey, not merely a monument of love, says historian Rana Safvi at Hyderabad exhibition
Historian Rana Safvi is curating an exhibition at the Salar Jung Museum that reframes the Taj Mahal as a spiritual and theological monument rather than just a symbol of romantic love. The exhibition explores the Mughal-era philosophy, Sufi influences, and architectural symbolism embedded in the structure.
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The Taj Mahal is far more than a symbol of love. It is an architectural expression of Islamic theology, spirituality and the soul’s journey from the temporal world to eternity, historian and author Rana Safvi said while inaugurating The Mute Eloquence of the Taj Mahal exhibition at the Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad on Sunday. The exhibition will be on for three months from July 6 to October 4.
The article is a cultural report focusing on historical interpretation and exhibition details.
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