Agra: A number of cracks and harm have appeared on the partitions, flooring, and different components of the Taj Mahal following heavy rainfall in Agra over the previous week, movies and photos accessed by TOI present.
Shakeel Chauhan, nationwide normal secretary of the Vacationer Information Federation of India, mentioned, “Doorways surrounding the principle dome are inscribed with verses from the Quran in Arabic, the letters of which have worn away.Semi-precious stones inlaid within the partitions by means of the intricate strategy of pietra dura are additionally grappling with the ravages of time. Within the western course, stones from the ground in entrance of the royal mosque have chipped off. Damages might be seen on components of the principle mausoleum and partitions of the long-lasting dome.”
Deepak Dan, president of the Vacationer Guides Welfare Affiliation, added, “What research has the ASI (Archeological Survey of India) performed to say there are not any structural points with the monument? Taj Mahal is a world-acclaimed monument, and any unfavorable publicity spreads quick, damaging the picture of the nation as a possible vacationer spot.”
ASI, nonetheless, claimed there are “no severe structural points” regarding the Unesco World Heritage Website. Addressing allegations of laxity, corruption, and mismanagement of funds for the maintenance of the Taj Mahal, ASI mentioned, “Funds spent on the upkeep of the Taj Mahal are audited infrequently. Thus far, no considerations have been raised in these audits.”
Superintending archaeologist Rajkumar Patel added, “Conservation work is an everyday course of. Evaluation of wear and tear and tear is steadily achieved. Required upkeep and restore works are achieved following scientific protocols to protect the monument in very best method”.
On Wednesday, TOI reported a few plant rising on the wall of the mausoleum’s central dome, elevating considerations amongst vacationers and conservationists. Rainwater seeped by means of the ivory-white marble construction, with droplets reaching the tombs of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and his spouse Mumtaz Mahal under. In an announcement posted on social media on Friday, ASI mentioned, “As a result of steady heavy rainfall, a number of drops of water have been noticed, that are being addressed. There isn’t any severe structural problem.” The plant rising on the marble wall of the Taj’s essential dome was later eliminated.
Final week, a video circulated on-line exhibiting one of many monument’s gardens submerged in rainwater, catching the eye of visiting vacationers. ASI responded, stating, “Water collected resulting from rainfall within the backyard space of the Taj Mahal advanced is momentary and will get absorbed into the groundwater by means of the present wells and recharge pits.”
Shakeel Chauhan, nationwide normal secretary of the Vacationer Information Federation of India, mentioned, “Doorways surrounding the principle dome are inscribed with verses from the Quran in Arabic, the letters of which have worn away.Semi-precious stones inlaid within the partitions by means of the intricate strategy of pietra dura are additionally grappling with the ravages of time. Within the western course, stones from the ground in entrance of the royal mosque have chipped off. Damages might be seen on components of the principle mausoleum and partitions of the long-lasting dome.”
Deepak Dan, president of the Vacationer Guides Welfare Affiliation, added, “What research has the ASI (Archeological Survey of India) performed to say there are not any structural points with the monument? Taj Mahal is a world-acclaimed monument, and any unfavorable publicity spreads quick, damaging the picture of the nation as a possible vacationer spot.”
ASI, nonetheless, claimed there are “no severe structural points” regarding the Unesco World Heritage Website. Addressing allegations of laxity, corruption, and mismanagement of funds for the maintenance of the Taj Mahal, ASI mentioned, “Funds spent on the upkeep of the Taj Mahal are audited infrequently. Thus far, no considerations have been raised in these audits.”
Superintending archaeologist Rajkumar Patel added, “Conservation work is an everyday course of. Evaluation of wear and tear and tear is steadily achieved. Required upkeep and restore works are achieved following scientific protocols to protect the monument in very best method”.
On Wednesday, TOI reported a few plant rising on the wall of the mausoleum’s central dome, elevating considerations amongst vacationers and conservationists. Rainwater seeped by means of the ivory-white marble construction, with droplets reaching the tombs of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and his spouse Mumtaz Mahal under. In an announcement posted on social media on Friday, ASI mentioned, “As a result of steady heavy rainfall, a number of drops of water have been noticed, that are being addressed. There isn’t any severe structural problem.” The plant rising on the marble wall of the Taj’s essential dome was later eliminated.
Final week, a video circulated on-line exhibiting one of many monument’s gardens submerged in rainwater, catching the eye of visiting vacationers. ASI responded, stating, “Water collected resulting from rainfall within the backyard space of the Taj Mahal advanced is momentary and will get absorbed into the groundwater by means of the present wells and recharge pits.”
