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THE LOVE LANGUAGE OF THE TAJ MAHAL

A symbol of love and adulation that emerged from grief and heartache as he laid his beloved to rest. The story of two lovers, an emperor and empress, and his wish to preserve her legacy in one of the most exquisite architectural structures in the world. This is the story of the Taj Mahal.

Seeing it was a significant moment in time for me. The trip to India was

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