NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Narendra Modi
    Amit Shah
    Box Office Collection
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    OTT releases
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout


    India Business World Politics Sports Technology Entertainment Auto Lifestyle Inspirational Career Bengaluru Delhi Mumbai Visual Stories Find Cricket Statistics Phones Reviews Fitness Bands Reviews Speakers Reviews

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
     
    Home / News / India News / Independence Day 2022: Taj Mahal won't be illuminated with tricolor
    Independence Day 2022: Taj Mahal won't be illuminated with tricolor
    India

    Independence Day 2022: Taj Mahal won't be illuminated with tricolor

    Written by Sneha Das
    August 10, 2022 | 02:47 pm 2 min read
    Independence Day 2022: Taj Mahal won't be illuminated with tricolor
    Taj Mahal was last illuminated on March 20, 1997.

    In order to mark the country's 75 years of independence, the Government of India is celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. Around 150 historic buildings in India with be illuminated with tricolor lights on August 15, Independence Day to celebrate the milestone. However, the Taj Mahal will not be lit up in a tricolor theme following the special directive by the Supreme Court. Here's why.

    Monument was illuminated when Allied forces won World War II

    Historically, the Taj Mahal has been one of the first monuments to be illuminated for celebrations. Vishal Sharma, the editor of Agra's Tourist Welfare Chamber said, "When the Allied forces won the Second World War about 77 years ago, the Taj Mahal was lit up in various lights and a grand celebration was organized inside the monument."

    Taj Mahal was last illuminated on March 20, 1997

    Social activist Vijay Upadhyay said that it was illuminated for the last time on March 20, 1997, during a concert by popular pianist Yanni. Following that, the monument was found to be full of dead insects which started to damage the marble. The Archaeological Survey of India's chemical wing recommended the Taj Mahal not be illuminated, as insects can leave stains corroding the marble.

    The ban on lighting has not been lifted since 1997

    The ban on lighting has not been lifted since, despite new technological innovations and modern and better lighting options available in today's times. Recently, the Union Culture Ministry announced free entry to around 3,500 Archaeological Survey of India-protected monuments between August 5 and August 15. Despite free entry to the Taj Mahal, you cannot see it basking in the glory of the tricolor.

    'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' was launched in 2021

    According to Union Culture Minister Gangapuram Kishan Reddy, free entry was planned as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations and will be applicable to both domestic and foreign visitors. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2021 to commemorate the glorious history of India's culture, people, and achievements. This will continue till August 15, 2023.

    Share this timeline
    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Related News
    Narendra Modi
    Independence Day
    Taj Mahal

    Narendra Modi

    PM to chair NITI Aayog meet today; KCR to boycott Telangana
    Jagdeep Dhankhar is India's 14th vice president Mamata Banerjee
    Convince people there's no 'setting' with Banerjee: Roy to Modi Mamata Banerjee
    PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina to jointly inaugurate Maitree Power Project Bangladesh

    Independence Day

    PM Modi to inaugurate 'Iconic Week Celebrations' today Narendra Modi
    Delhi reduces number of 'dry days' from 21 to 3 Delhi
    #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav: Swachh Bharat-2.0 to AMRUT- 2.0, Centre starts week-long celebrations Narendra Modi
    '83' producer announces film franchise 'Azad Hind' on Independence Day Kangana Ranaut

    Taj Mahal

    SP leader draws flak for calling Manipur activist 'foreign tourist' Yogi Adityanath
    Mughal descendant, historians refute BJP MP's Taj Mahal land claim Jaipur
    Allahabad HC junks plea to open rooms of Taj Mahal Allahabad High Court
    5 most popular tourist attractions in India India
    Next News Article

    Love India News?

    Subscribe to stay updated.

    India Thumbnail
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2023