Tramping the Dusty Roads

Tramping the Dusty Roads

The Taj Mahal: A symbol of love only?

Is the Taj Mahal only a symbol of love? The Devil's Advocate rises.

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Rajiv Chopra
Dec 04, 2024
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The Taj is a magnificent structure.

The Taj Mahal is a magnificent structure that is much bigger than people realize. I remember standing in my hotel room, looking across the haze at the Taj as it loomed high, striving to rise above the hazy atmosphere. I envisioned the thin strip of the Yamuna River, snaking its way to Allahabad, behind the Taj Mahal.

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