Herald Sun,
16 May, 2007
(1632-1652)
The Taj Mahal has fallen victim to New Delhi's air pollution. Built in the 17th century by Mogul emperor Shan Jahan for his favourite wife, the white marble building is India's monument to love.
Granules of dirt in the air due to dust and burning fossil fuels have been blamed for the yellowing of the marble.
A report by the government has recommended applying a mud pack to the building to restore the original white look.
Other measures are already in place to cut pullution. Cars and buses are not allowed to drive to the Taj Mahal, instead they park 2 km away, were visitors can catch a battery run of buses or horse drawn carriages, to reach the monument.
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