Destruction of Heritage Places In India
Taj Mahal Suffers Damage: That And Other Indian Monuments In Disrepair. India’s enduring symbol of love, Taj Mahal, suffered damages in a deadly thunderstorm on Friday, 29th of May. 13 people were killed in 2 districts in Uttar Pradesh due to the thunderstorms. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, Taj Mahal suffered harm to a sandstone railing in the original structure, along with damage to a marble railing and the main gate, as reported through assessment by the Archaeological Survey of India. Taj Mahal has been long known for losing its shine due to pollution. Here are other Indian monuments that have suffered damages in recent history. GOLDEN TEMPLE Air pollution is to blame for dampening the shiny gleam of the iconic Golden Temple, considered as the holiest shrine for the Sikh community. Crop burning exercise by farmers in North India is known for increasing pollution in Delhi, but it also affects the holy Golden Temple. Authorities are trying ...