The color of taj mahal appears to change color depending on the time of day.
Marble used in taj mahal.
Don t touch the marble.
The large white dome in the center is approximately 115 feet tall.
The marble used in construction was brought from many different countries.
The glistening effect created by the translucent marble is well described by kalim a mughal court poet who wrote that the taj resembles dawn s bright face.
Taj mahal reopens in india as coronavirus cases soar a paramilitary soldier wearing a mask stands guard as the taj mahal monument is reopened after being closed for more.
In its harmonious proportions and its fluid incorporation of decorative elements the taj mahal is distinguished as the finest example of mughal architecture a blend of indian persian and islamic styles.
As india s monument to love re opened on monday after a six month hiatus special rules were introduced including no touching the white marble walls of the mausoleum built for mughal emperor shah jahan s favourite wife.
It took the efforts of 22 000 labourers painters embroidery artists and stonecutters to shape the taj mahal.
The taj mahal is built of white marble that reflects hues according to the intensity of the sunlight or the moonlight.
From princess diana to president trump everyone wants to visit the taj mahal but in the middle of a global pandemic the bucket list experience is just a little less special.
Makrana marble is a type of white marble popular for use in sculpture and building decor.
Makrana marble also comes in pink color.
The taj mahal has a large white dome surrounded by four smaller domes.
It is mined in the town of makrana in rajasthan india and was used in the construction of several iconic monuments such as the taj mahal in agra and the victoria memorial in kolkata.
Makrana marble was used in the construction of the taj mahal.
The material used to build the taj mahal is white marble.
It is believed over 1 000 elephants were used to transport building materials.
The translucent white marble was brought from makrana rajasthan the jasper from punjab jade and crystal from china.