Taj Mahal Restored to Pristine Glory

The Archaeological Survey of India has completed major restoration work, revealing the monument's original white marble brilliance.

A Monument Restored

The Archaeological Survey of India has undertaken a meticulous restoration of the Taj Mahal, combining modern technology with traditional cleaning methods to remove decades of accumulated grime and repair structural damage. Using Fullers Earth—a mud paste that absorbs dirt and impurities—workers have carefully restored the monument's original pristine white marble, bringing it back to its former glory. The process has been methodical and comprehensive, with each section completed in phases, from the facades and minarets to the iconic dome itself. What visitors see now is a monument reborn: scaffolding removed, uninterrupted views restored, and the marble gleaming as it was meant to be.

The Work Unfolds

Restoration in Progress
Each phase reveals the monument's original splendor, one section at a time.

Southern Façade

Southern Façade

Pristine white marble emerges after months of careful cleaning, completed June to August 2017.

South East Minaret

South East Minaret

Intricate marble work on the tower gleams anew, restored to its original brilliance by summer 2017.

Northern Façade

Northern Façade

The monument's original beauty revealed in full, with restoration work completed by October 2017.

Western Façade

Western Façade

Comprehensive cleaning effort transforms the western side, finished by December 2017.

Rooftop Pavilions

Rooftop Pavilions

The four Chhatri's showcase intricate restored marble work, completed January to April 2018.

Peripheral Walls

Peripheral Walls

The Sheesh Mahal and surrounding walls complete the restoration scope, finished by January 2018.

Restoring Marble to Its Original Glory

The Archaeological Survey of India has employed both modern technology and traditional methods to bring the Taj Mahal back to life. The final phase of restoration uses Fullers Earth, a mud paste that absorbs dirt and impurities accumulated over decades. Applied in a series of mud baths across the white marble surfaces, this ancient technique leaves the monument shimmering in its original, pristine white glory. The dome restoration has been postponed to 2019, but the major work on the minarets and front façade is now complete, allowing visitors uninterrupted views of this timeless monument.

Restoration Milestones

The Archaeological Survey of India's meticulous work, now visible to every visitor.

  • Scaffolding removed, uninterrupted views

  • Modern technology meets traditional methods

  • Pristine white marble restored to glory

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