RTI data reveals that suspended particulate matter (SPM) levels around the Taj Mahal consistently exceed permissible limits from 2001 to 2024, contributing to its discolouration. Despite ...

But most of the Taj Mahal’s flaws don’t detract from the overall effect of the monument. In some ways, the yellowing and pocking add to its beauty, just as flaws in a handmade Oriental carpet ...