The Taj Mahal is turning yellow – and time's ticking to restore it
6 years, 7 months ago

The Taj Mahal is turning yellow – and time's ticking to restore it

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. These pollutants – sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and mainly carbon-based particulates – have steadily weathered and eroded the Taj’s brilliant white facade, giving it a yellow sheen. Despite the establishment of a 4,000-square mile protective area around the site,, within which emissions are supposedly strictly controlled, photographs show a marked deterioration in the Taj’s condition over the last few years. St Paul’s has suffered many of the same problems as the Taj Mahal – acid rain, soot, atmospheric pollutants, darkening with age. Four-hundred years of coal-powered domestic heating, and latterly the fumes emanating from vehicles and coal-fired power stations, allowed sulphur dioxide and fine particles of carbon to reach toxic levels in London’s air.

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Taj Mahotsav 2025: Discover Agra Beyond The Taj Mahal During This Festival Of Art, Craft, And Culture
1 month, 1 week ago

Taj Mahotsav 2025: Discover Agra Beyond The Taj Mahal During This Festival Of Art, Craft, And Culture

ABP News  

Every year, Agra, the city of the Taj Mahal, becomes even more vibrant during the Taj Mahotsav. This grand festival, held from February 18 to March 2, 2025, is a celebration of India’s rich culture, art, and traditions. Brij Bhumi’s folk dances and music capture the essence of Uttar Pradesh, while renowned artists from across India perform classical, semi-classical, and …

Fears Taj Mahal has been damaged in flooding as water leaks into central tomb
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Fears Taj Mahal has been damaged in flooding as water leaks into central tomb

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Water is leaking into the …

Why is Taj Mahal turning green? ASI to undertake extensive study to check
1 year, 3 months ago

Why is Taj Mahal turning green? ASI to undertake extensive study to check

India TV News  

Agra: The Taj Mahal, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is once again losing its shine. Here's why Taj Mahal is turning green The ASI has identified 'Goeldichironomus', an insect species that deposits its droppings on the monument's marble surface, as the culprit for the discolouration on the Taj Mahal, This pest was first identified in …

Tiruvarur village gets a ‘Taj Mahal’ tomb as tribute to a beloved mother
1 year, 9 months ago

Tiruvarur village gets a ‘Taj Mahal’ tomb as tribute to a beloved mother

The Hindu  

A near-replica of Agra’s Taj Mahal has been making news this week, as reports about the marble mausoleum built in Ammaiyappan village, Tiruvarur, by a son for his mother who passed away in 2020, have been going viral online. Mr. Dawood, who is a rice merchant based out of Chennai, said that the resemblance to Taj Mahal was almost incidental. …

Artist's post showing construction of Taj Mahal imagined by AI will give you a peek into history
1 year, 11 months ago

Artist's post showing construction of Taj Mahal imagined by AI will give you a peek into history

India Today  

"It appears like a perfect pearl on an azure ground. The effect is such I have never experienced from any work of art” – when British painter William Hodges laid his eyes on the Taj Mahal, he was captivated by its beauty. From the days of the Mughal empire, the Taj Mahal has withstood the test of time and still …

Taj Mahal left Pervez Musharraf overwhelmed, he had many questions in mind
2 years, 1 month ago

Taj Mahal left Pervez Musharraf overwhelmed, he had many questions in mind

Live Mint  

No matter what your political stand is, the beauty of the ‘Taj Mahal’ goes beyond that. The same happened with former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf who fell in love with the ‘world's seventh wonder’ at first sight. Archaeologist KK Muhammed expressed that the former Pakistan President was so overwhelmed with the sight that the first question he asked was "who …

Soon, tourists will get clear view of Taj Mahal, Agra Fort from watch tower
2 years, 5 months ago

Soon, tourists will get clear view of Taj Mahal, Agra Fort from watch tower

India Today  

As the Archaeological Survey of India keeps the iconic Taj Mahal closed for tourists on Fridays to facilitate weekly maintenance of the monument, and Friday namaz that takes place at the royal mosque inside the monument, the Agra administration has found other ways to allow tourists to view the Taj Mahal, without entering the premises. Just like the Agra Development …

No saffron, no green, only white: Why Taj Mahal won’t be illuminated for Independence Day
2 years, 7 months ago

No saffron, no green, only white: Why Taj Mahal won’t be illuminated for Independence Day

Firstpost  

When the Taj Mahal was illuminated for the Yanni concert in 1997, the lights attracted insects which caused damage to it. No artificial lighting, please Former Additional Director General of ASI, BR Mani told the Business Standard in 2015, “First of all, Taj Mahal does not need lighting at all. Other environmental threats In 2018, the white marble of the …

Debunking an urban myth about Taj Mahal
3 years ago

Debunking an urban myth about Taj Mahal

The Hindu  

A monument of national importance, the Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The point hammered home was that unlike the Prime Minister who had showered flower petals on sanitation workers, Shah Jahan had chopped off the hands of those who had built the Taj Mahal. The uniqueness of Taj Mahal lies in some truly remarkable innovations carried out …

Madhya Pradesh man builds Taj Mahal replica with 29-feet dome; gifts it to wife as symbol of his love
3 years, 4 months ago

Madhya Pradesh man builds Taj Mahal replica with 29-feet dome; gifts it to wife as symbol of his love

Firstpost  

The Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, was made by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a symbol of love for his wife Mumtaz. Many people say it as a joke that they will gift the Taj Mahal to their loved ones, but a man from Madhya Pradesh’s Burhanpur has literally gifted a house to his wife …

The red Taj Mahal and other hidden treasures of Agra
3 years, 5 months ago

The red Taj Mahal and other hidden treasures of Agra

Live Mint  

A Taj Mahal of red sandstone, with slender turrets and a dome, rises above the trees. The most magnificent structure here is “the Red Taj Mahal”, commissioned by Ann Hessing, in memory of her husband John Hessing, who was a Dutch soldier serving in the Maratha army in Agra. “When she died, her personal wealth was equal to almost $40 …

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort shut down amid Covid surge
3 years, 11 months ago

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort shut down amid Covid surge

India Today  

In view of the rising Covid cases in the country, the Union Culture Ministry has decided to shut down the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, and other Archaeological Survey of India protected monuments with immediate effect. The news of the Taj Mahal's closure has disappointed the tourists who had arrived in Agra to view the world-famous monument. Talking to …

Taj Mahal in fetters: No early hope of reopening as Agra still red zone
4 years, 9 months ago

Taj Mahal in fetters: No early hope of reopening as Agra still red zone

Live Mint  

People will have to wait for a long time to visit the cynosure of Agra, Taj Mahal as the city is still in the covid red zone. Though the Union Tourism and Culture Ministry has green-signalled opening of 820 ASI protected monuments in the country, including 34 in Agra, the district administration has denied permission, as the city is still …

Ticket counters at Taj Mahal to close at 11:30 am ahead of Donald Trump's visit
5 years, 1 month ago

Ticket counters at Taj Mahal to close at 11:30 am ahead of Donald Trump's visit

India Today  

Hours before the visit of US President Donald Trump to Agra on Monday, the entry to the Taj Mahal will be closed to visitors in view of high security arrangements, top officials. According to Agra DM Prabhu N Singh, Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive at the Taj Mahal complex at 5:15 pm and will spend about an hour at …

Waah, Taj: In romantic mood, Donald Trump and Melania Trump gush about beauty of Indian culture
5 years, 1 month ago

Waah, Taj: In romantic mood, Donald Trump and Melania Trump gush about beauty of Indian culture

India Today  

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania looked like any married couple might if offered a chance to have the world's most beautiful monument all to themselves, if only for an hour or so. Of course, it couldn't have been a completely private moment, given the presence of security personnel, fellow dignitaries and, of course, the reporters -- surely …

As Trump visit draws near, Yamuna & Taj health take centre-stage
5 years, 1 month ago

As Trump visit draws near, Yamuna & Taj health take centre-stage

India TV News  

Ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit to the Taj city next week, the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has mounted a massive image makeover of the city, that people have called "unprecedented". More than 900 cusecs of water have been released by the state irrigation department, after the sorry plight of the river Yamuna was highlighted by and …

Supreme Court gives UP govt more time to submit Taj Mahal protection plan
6 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court gives UP govt more time to submit Taj Mahal protection plan

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended until November 15 the time for the Uttar Pradesh government to give its vision document on protecting the Taj Mahal from pollution, after the state told the court that it had started an exercise to determine how to give parts of Agra city ‘heritage’ status. Additional solicitor general Tushar Mehta and additional advocate general …

SC says vision document on Taj Mahal should take into account pollution in Taj Trapezium Zone; next hearing on 25 Sept
6 years, 7 months ago

SC says vision document on Taj Mahal should take into account pollution in Taj Trapezium Zone; next hearing on 25 Sept

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court has told the Uttar Pradesh government that the vision document for the protection and preservation of the Taj Mahal must take into account environmental concerns. The Supreme Court on Tuesday told the Uttar Pradesh government that the vision document for the protection and preservation of the Taj Mahal in Agra should be prepared taking into account issues …

In U.P., plans to save the Taj Mahal
6 years, 7 months ago

In U.P., plans to save the Taj Mahal

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court’s critical observation on the preservation of the Taj Mahal has redirected focus on the deterioration of the iconic Mughal monument. While multiple agencies are responsible for preventing pollution in and around the Taj and its preservation, the Uttar Pradesh government in July submitted a draft of its Vision Document in the court to outline its plan for …

Save the Taj: This is why Taj Mahal is dying a slow death
6 years, 8 months ago

Save the Taj: This is why Taj Mahal is dying a slow death

India Today  

Whenever a tourist enters the premises of Taj Mahal, he is mesmerised by the sheer beauty and timelessness of the world-famous monument. The crematorium, called Moksh Dham, is so close to Taj Mahal that it shares a wall with the monument complex. Bodies are burned, foul smell persists and the particles from issuing smoke and fumes settle rather ominously on …

Taj Mahal tourism suffers as Agra sizzles at 46 degrees
6 years, 10 months ago

Taj Mahal tourism suffers as Agra sizzles at 46 degrees

Hindustan Times  

Tourists visiting Agra to catch a glimpse of the Taj Mahal and other historical monuments are facing a tough time as the mercury soared beyond 46 degrees Celsius here, officials said. On Saturday, most of the markets wore a deserted look as tourists chose to avoid visiting the Taj Mahal and other popular spots. Many tourists have complained of lack …

Save Taj Mahal: Pollution turning monument yellow and green
6 years, 10 months ago

Save Taj Mahal: Pollution turning monument yellow and green

Deccan Chronicle  

Agra: The Taj Mahal is turning yellow and green as the 17th century mausoleum weathers filthy air in the world’s eighth-most polluted city. Tiny insects from the drying Yamuna River into which the city pours its sewage crawl into the Taj Mahal, their excrement further staining the marble, an environmental lawyer recently told the Supreme Court. "If the Indian scientists …

Taj Mahal turns yellow and green as it weathers filthy air in world’s eighth-most polluted city
6 years, 10 months ago

Taj Mahal turns yellow and green as it weathers filthy air in world’s eighth-most polluted city

Firstpost  

India’s white-marble Taj Mahal is turning yellow and green as the 17th century mausoleum weathers filthy air in the world’s eighth-most polluted city Agra: India’s white-marble Taj Mahal is turning yellow and green as the 17th century mausoleum weathers filthy air in the world’s eighth-most polluted city. One of the seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal flanks a …

Supreme Court slams Centre over changing colour of Taj Mahal – India TV
6 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court slams Centre over changing colour of Taj Mahal – India TV

India TV News  

The Supreme Court today expressed concern over the change of colour of the iconic Taj Mahal at Agra and said the monument had become yellowish earlier and was now turning brownish and greenish. The apex court suggested that the Centre take the assistance of experts from India and abroad to first assess the damage and then take steps to restore …

Taj Mahal's colour changing to brown and green, Centre must take experts' help to restore monument, says Supreme Court
6 years, 10 months ago

Taj Mahal's colour changing to brown and green, Centre must take experts' help to restore monument, says Supreme Court

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court expressed concern over the change of colour of the iconic Taj Mahal at Agra and said the monument had become yellowish earlier and was now turning brownish and greenish. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed concern over the change of colour of the iconic Taj Mahal at Agra and said the monument had become yellowish …

From yellow, Taj Mahal now turning brown and green, restore it: SC to Centre
6 years, 10 months ago

From yellow, Taj Mahal now turning brown and green, restore it: SC to Centre

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed concern over the change of colour of the iconic Taj Mahal at Agra and said the monument had become yellowish earlier and was now turning brownish and greenish. The apex court suggested that the Centre take the assistance of experts from India and abroad to first assess the damage and then take …

India limits visits to Taj Mahal to 3 hours per person
7 years ago

India limits visits to Taj Mahal to 3 hours per person

CNN  

CNN — One of India’s most famous landmarks, the Taj Mahal, is planning to place a three-hour cap on visits to avoid overcrowding at the popular tourist location. Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images Qutb Shahi Heritage Park, Hyderabad: This collection of beautiful monuments is the resting place of the fearsome Qutb Shahi family, which ruled the Golconda Kingdom in southern …

Reflections: Taj Mahal politics in Uttar Pradesh
7 years, 4 months ago

Reflections: Taj Mahal politics in Uttar Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle  

The Taj Mahal, not the luxury hotel in Mumbai, but the iconic monument in Agra, a testimony to undying love from the great Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to the love of his life Mumtaz Mahal, has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. An irresistible magnet for tourists, the Taj Mahal is considered a jewel in the crown …

Yogi Adityanath committed to preservation of Taj Mahal, calls it 'India’s gem' on his visit to Agra
7 years, 5 months ago

Yogi Adityanath committed to preservation of Taj Mahal, calls it 'India’s gem' on his visit to Agra

Firstpost  

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday swept the road outside the Taj Mahal, visited the Mughal-era monument and described it as a gem and an integral part of Indian culture days after some of his party colleagues called it a ‘blot’ on Indian culture. Chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and slogans in Adityanath’s praise could be heard …

Taj Mahal, India's gem built by sweat of labourers, says Yogi; oppn mocks
7 years, 5 months ago

Taj Mahal, India's gem built by sweat of labourers, says Yogi; oppn mocks

Deccan Chronicle  

Agra: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday swept the road outside the Taj Mahal, went inside the Mughal-era monument and described it as a gem and an integral part of Indian culture. Chants of "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" and slogans in Adityanath's praise could be heard as he walked the path leading to the Taj Mahal, along with …

Yogi Adityanath in Agra: UP CM launches mega cleanliness drive at Taj Mahal; to also inaugurate pathway to Red Fort
7 years, 5 months ago

Yogi Adityanath in Agra: UP CM launches mega cleanliness drive at Taj Mahal; to also inaugurate pathway to Red Fort

Firstpost  

Donning a mask and wielding a broom, Yogi Adityanath swept a parking area outside Taj Mahal, days after BJP leaders made provocative statements against monument Agra: Donning a mask and wielding a broom, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath swept a parking area outside the Taj Mahal on Thursday, days after his BJP leaders and ministers made provocative statements against …

Taj Mahal a ‘beautiful graveyard’, says Haryana minister Anil Vij
7 years, 5 months ago

Taj Mahal a ‘beautiful graveyard’, says Haryana minister Anil Vij

India TV News  

Adding to the long list of bizarre remarks made over the Taj Mahal, a minister in BJP-ruled Haryana on Friday termed the 17th century monument a “beautiful graveyard” and that is why people consider inauspicious to keep its model in their homes. “The Taj Mahal is a beautiful graveyard,” Haryana Sports Minister Anil Vij, not new to controversies, tweeted today. …

Damage control? Taj Mahal finds place of pride in UP govt heritage calendar
7 years, 5 months ago

Damage control? Taj Mahal finds place of pride in UP govt heritage calendar

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow: The Taj Mahal, which has been in the crosshairs of controversy, has finally found a place of pride in the 2018 calendar brought out by the Uttar Pradesh government. Som's comments came soon after the Yogi Adityanath government reportedly omitted the Taj Mahal from an official tourism booklet. Following media reports, the state government had issued a press release …

Why the Taj Mahal is at the center of India’s cultural wars
7 years, 5 months ago

Why the Taj Mahal is at the center of India’s cultural wars

CNN  

Story highlights A controversy is raging over the monument's place within Indian culture Critics allege Hindu nationalists are trying to revise history New Delhi CNN — The Taj Mahal is India’s most popular tourist attraction and its most recognizable architectural icon. Indian Tourism Minister Alphons Kannanthanam has also dismissed the controversy, stating that the Taj Mahal was “India’s pride.” For …

Taj Mahal row: In Sangeet Som's enlightened wisdom, all of Lutyens' Delhi should be reduced to heap of dust
7 years, 5 months ago

Taj Mahal row: In Sangeet Som's enlightened wisdom, all of Lutyens' Delhi should be reduced to heap of dust

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says we cannot move ahead without our heritage. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath says the Taj Mahal was built by Indian sweat and blood and toil. Let’s have a clean-up day and destroy every British edifice from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai to the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata to the Gateway of India and …

EXCLUSIVE: Taj Mahal built by blood and sweat of Indian labourers, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath | 10 Points
7 years, 5 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Taj Mahal built by blood and sweat of Indian labourers, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath | 10 Points

India TV News  

A day after BJP MLA Sangeet Som’s controversial remark over Taj Mahal triggered a row, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanahth today termed the 17th century monument a part of India’s heritage and said that the government is committed to develop and serve the tourists visiting the city of Agra. In an exclusive chat with India TV, Adityanath brushed aside …

With Uttar Pradesh govt leaving out Taj Mahal from list of key attractions, iconic Mughal monument's future looks bleak
7 years, 5 months ago

With Uttar Pradesh govt leaving out Taj Mahal from list of key attractions, iconic Mughal monument's future looks bleak

Firstpost  

After reports surfaced that the UP government had omitted the Taj Mahal from its list of key attractions, the future seems bleak for the iconic monument. But the government seemed to backtrack: Health Minister Sidharth Nath Singh insisted that there was ‘some miscommunication which has undermined the monument’ while Joshi insisted that the Taj Mahal was a part of the …

Global tourist attractions facing extinction, from Machu Picchu to the Taj Mahal
7 years, 9 months ago

Global tourist attractions facing extinction, from Machu Picchu to the Taj Mahal

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Taj Mahal, India The Taj Mahal is almost 400 years old and its famous façade is struggling with age, leading …

Yogi Adityanath believes Taj Mahal 'has no connection with India's culture or heritage'
7 years, 9 months ago

Yogi Adityanath believes Taj Mahal 'has no connection with India's culture or heritage'

Firstpost  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had a lot of things to say when he went to Bihar on Thursday to talk about the achievements of the Narendra Modi government. “Foreign dignitaries visiting the country used to be gifted replicas of the Taj Mahal and other minarets which did not reflect Indian culture… This is the first time this has …

Wah Taj! Monument of love among top 10 global landmarks
7 years, 10 months ago

Wah Taj! Monument of love among top 10 global landmarks

India TV News  

Taj Mahal, the magnificent monument of love, has made it to the top 10 landmarks in the world by securing fifth position in the list. One of the most iconic wonders in the world, the Agra-based imposing white marble structure, a tourist delight, is the only Indian monument to figure in the world's top 10 Travellers' Choice awards for Landmarks. …

Yellow, green or grey? Taj Mahal dome to get mud-pack therapy
8 years, 5 months ago

Yellow, green or grey? Taj Mahal dome to get mud-pack therapy

Firstpost  

The dome of the Taj Mahal will get a mud-pack therapy for the first time ever, in a bid to get rid of the yellowness from its white marble, suggested a report by the Times of India. The dome of the Taj Mahal will get a mud-pack therapy for the first time ever, in a bid to get rid of …

Insect poop threatens to damage marble at India’s Taj Mahal
8 years, 10 months ago

Insect poop threatens to damage marble at India’s Taj Mahal

India TV News  

Lucknow : Swarms of insects breading in a polluted river near the Taj Mahal are threatening the intricate marble inlay work at the 17th century monument to love by leaving green and black patches of waste on its walls, archaeological experts said Monday. Workers scrub the walls clean every day, but the regular scrubbing can damage the floral mosaics and …

Insect poop threatens to damage marble at Taj Mahal
8 years, 10 months ago

Insect poop threatens to damage marble at Taj Mahal

Live Mint  

Lucknow: Swarms of insects breading in a polluted river near the Taj Mahal are threatening the intricate marble inlay work at the 17th century monument to love by leaving green and black patches of waste on its walls, archaeological experts said on Monday. Workers scrub the walls clean every day, but the regular scrubbing can damage the floral mosaics and …

Artificial lighting causing Taj Mahal to lose its sheen: Heritage experts
9 years, 5 months ago

Artificial lighting causing Taj Mahal to lose its sheen: Heritage experts

Firstpost  

Top heritage experts have raised objections to the illumination of the famed Mughal-era mausoleum, saying the step jeopardises its marble surface due to defecation on it by insects attracted by the lighting. New Delhi: Calling Taj Mahal “not a monument to experiment with”, top heritage experts have raised objections to the illumination of the famed Mughal-era mausoleum, saying the step …

Barack Obama visit: Taj Mahal spruced up
10 years, 2 months ago

Barack Obama visit: Taj Mahal spruced up

India TV News  

Agra: The Taj Mahal and its surrounding areas are being spruced up ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit to Agra. Besides, the fresh spell of rainfall has also helped 'cleaning' the Taj Mahal as it washed away all the dust, giving the monument a fresh look. The dust on the shrubs and trees in the Taj Mahal complex has …

Taj Mahal sees 15% drop in tourist visits
10 years, 4 months ago

Taj Mahal sees 15% drop in tourist visits

India TV News  

New Delhi: It seems like Taj Mahal, the world famous white-marbled monument of love, is fast losing its sheen, at least among foreigners. Between 2012 and 2013, the number of tourists to the monument has seen a dip of more than 10 per cent, Uttar Pradesh Tourism Minister Om Prakash Singh said on Wednesday. While replying to a question in …

Taj Mahal: Mud-pack treatment for the iconic monument (view inside pics)
10 years, 9 months ago

Taj Mahal: Mud-pack treatment for the iconic monument (view inside pics)

India TV News  

Taj Mahal, the iconic monument which finds its place among the seven wonders of the world, is set to receive a 'mud-pack treatment' to restore the natural sheen of the white marble which is yellowing due to high pollution level. To restore the natural look of the monument the chemical wing of the ASI has started preparations for a mud-pack …

Taj Mahal: A victim of man and nature
10 years, 9 months ago

Taj Mahal: A victim of man and nature

India TV News  

However, conservationists say that the crisis the Taj confronts comes not merely from nature and pollution but also from people themselves - too many tourists and too many vehicles that bring them to Agra.The number of vehicles in the city has shot up from around 40,000 in 1985 when Firozabad too was part of the Agra district, to more than …

Taj Mahal: A victim of man and nature
10 years, 9 months ago

Taj Mahal: A victim of man and nature

India TV News  

Agra: India's tourism icon and a symbol of earthly love, the 17th century white marble mausoleum, the Taj Mahal, is a victim of both nature and man. If the monument looks sick and pale to visitors, the reason is the dry and heavily polluted Yamuna that once formed an integral part of the Taj Mahal complex. Standing tall in the …

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