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Author • Carolyn Roberts Entrepreneur in Residence, Mercia Centre for Innovation Leadership, Keele University Disclosure statement Carolyn Roberts does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. Partners The Conversation UK receives funding from these organisations View the full list The saying goes that the Taj Mahal is pinkish in the morning, milky white in the evening, and golden when the moon shines. Though this may once have been true for the famously pristine marble monument, a mixture of pollution and poor management has now burdened the Taj with a 24-hour layer of yellowy-brown. Condemning the “lethargy” of restoration efforts, India’s Supreme Court recently told the government to Located in Agra, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, the Taj Mahal is one of the most iconically beautiful buildings in the world. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a testament to his grief, following the death of his first wife Mumtaz Mahal, The Taj was constructed of translucent white marble, brought to Agra from the north-west Indian region of Rajasthan. It was then inlaid with semiprecious stones, including jasper, jade, turquoise, lapis lazuli, sapphire and carnelian. The whole riverside complex, including the gardens and surrounding sandstone walls, was finished in 1653. In happier times the Taj was a monumen...

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AGRA: In view of the visit of delegates from G-20 nations here, the Agra Fort will remain closed on February 11 (Saturday), and the According to officials, both the UNESCO world heritage sites have never remained closed for a whole day. Usually, during the visit of a state head or dignitaries, public entry is restricted for a few hours. Raj Kumar Patel, superintending archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Agra Circle, stated, "In the exercise of powers under Rule 5 of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Rules 1959, the competent authority has decided to close the monuments Taj Mahal on February 12 and Agra Fort on February 11 to the general public, in view of the visit of G-20 delegation." "During any VVIP visit, the closure is for a few hours but this time there are about 250 delegates from G-20 nations who are expected to visit the monuments. As such, greater time is required to accommodate the guests, so the monuments will remain closed for a full day," officials related to the conservation of the Taj Mahal said. An ASI official said, "With such an important visit, all efforts are being made to present the monuments and their ambience in the best light."

You can visit the Taj Mahal at any time of year — but if you can, aim to see this incredible monument during the dry winter months from October to March. You’ll find that between April and May temperatures become almost unbearable. If you come during Main photo: visitors at the Taj Mahal (Getty Images) This article contains affiliate links. Our travel journalism is written and edited by independent experts to inform, inspire and advise our readers about the best choices for your holidays. We also feature properties and itineraries from a specially selected list of trusted operators. These buttons and adverts are clearly signposted, and provide direct links through to external sites. If you click and buy a product, we may earn revenue. Show more Show less The Taj Mahal reflected in the Yamuna river in the late afternoon — the best time to visit (Alamy) When is the best time of day to visit? Plan to arrive in the late afternoon. You’re never going to have the Taj to yourself, but the crowds will be thinning. The light, now coming over your left shoulder and quarter-lighting the dome, will be fabulous — and there’ll be no queues at either gate. Don’t bother with a guide. The flood of information detracts from the beauty and you can always find the history online. Don’t forget it’s closed on Fridays. A popular night view is when a full moon occurs— viewings have been allowed since 2005, except during the month of Ramadan. One of the most disappointing myths is the one about vi...