Plant Grows Out of Taj Mahal's Main Dome, Sparks Maintenance Concerns

Agra: Photos and videos of a plant growing out of the main dome of the Taj Mahal in Agra have been circulating on the internet and these visuals have sparked massive maintenance concerns regarding one of the seven wonders of the world. 

Plant Growing Out of Taj Mahal's Main Dome Shocks Netizens

Visuals of a plant growing out from the main marble dome of the Taj Mahal has shocked the netizens and has also shed light on the lack of maintenance of the monument. A plant can be seen growing out of the corner of the dome and its leaves are moving in the air. The neem plant above an arch is sprouting between two marble stones and moulding section.

Plant from Dome Sparks Maintenance Concerns

The plant sprouting from the wall has put the authorities under the scanner, over the maintenance of the monument which is visited by thousands of people everyday. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is also being questioned by the netizens over their efforts to conserve the Taj Mahal.

Water Leakage in Main Dome of Taj Mahal

In another news, amidst incessant rainfall in Agra, water leakage was reported in the Taj Mahal's main dome, leaving visitors and authorities concerned. According to the reports, after incessant rain for two days in Agra, the garden adjacent to the Taj Mahal remained submerged in rainwater. Meanwhile, it is being claimed that a probe was conducted, during which no damage to the main dome was found.

Reports suggested that an official had earlier suspected a hairline crack after noticing moisture on the main dome. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which looks after historical monuments in the country, had put its staff on surveillance after the leakage was reported. The 17th-century mausoleum is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also among the seven wonders of the world.

An official of the ASI, stated that the team is using drone cameras to inspect the dome. He said that the leakage was spotted in the main dome of the Taj Mahal, however, during inspection, no damage to the main dome was found. The officials found that the water leakage was due to seepage.