Agra is located on the banks of river Yamunain the northern stateof Uttar Pradesh. The city is famous for its leather craft, marble carving and the legendary TajMahal, which is one of the seven wonders of the world. Unlike the bigger cities of the country, Agra still has the old world charm and there’s an amazing simplicity about its people. Most of the inhabitants are involved in the crafts either directly or indirectly. Marble carving is being practiced in various parts of the city and around. Gokulpura handicrafts bazaar is one of such areas. The main entrance to the mohalla has all the shops selling marble products. As one walks further in, there are homes-converted-into-karkhanas (workshops) where the craftsmen can be seen doing what they do best - carving !
