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ASI initiates study as insects turn Taj green even in winter
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Wednesday, 29 November 2023
Parts of the Taj Mahal are turning green due to an insect species called Goeldichironomus, which deposits droppings on the marble surface. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is conducting a study to find a long-term solution for this persistent problem. Despite a drop in temperature, the insects are still breeding and causing stains on the marble and inlay work. ASI's chemical department is working on ways to stop the insects' growth, while an Agra-based doctor suggests increasing water flow in the Yamuna river and reducing pollution levels as a solution.
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Wednesday, 29 November 2023
