The sultry beauty of Taj Mahal is disappearing

The polluted air is turning the Taj Mahal, a marble castle symbolizing India's love, becoming a dull yellow. The report before the Indian parliament on Monday said, despite government efforts to preserve the 17th-century heritage, pollution is still proving its strength.

Polluted air surrounded the Taj Mahal, India's famous marble temple, turning it into dull yellow.(Photo: dailytimes)

The present color of Taj Mahal is believed to be the result of the high concentration of " suspended particles in the air ", generated by the burning of fossil fuels and dust. The report is based on data from the Air Pollution Monitoring Laboratory in Agra City, about 210 km southeast of the capital of New Delhi.

Currently, to reduce pollution, people have banned cars and buses from going to this temple, but must be parked about 2 km away. From here, visitors will take a battery-powered bus or ride a horse cart to the ruins.

The report also suggests a solution to restore the splendor of the castle. Accordingly, people will use clay packets that are not corrosive or destructive to remove dirt deposits on the castle walls.

Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan of the Mogul dynasty between 1632 and 1654 for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. About 3 million tourists visit this temple every year.

T. An