Agra, Aug 3: Two individuals were arrested at the Taj Mahal, the iconic 17th-century monument of love, on Saturday morning for pouring 'Gangajal' brought in plastic bottles, an act captured in a viral video on social media.
According to police, the accused argued that the Taj Mahal is not just a monument but a Shiva temple, justifying their actions of pouring holy water onto a sticker displaying Om.
Efforts to rename the Taj Mahal have seen occasional attempts to conduct aarti or pujas, reflecting ongoing controversies. Currently, a local court case seeks permission for such religious offerings, coinciding with the month of Shravan dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Referred to by some groups aligned with Hindutva ideology as 'TejoMahalay', the Taj Mahal has been at the center of debates over its historical and religious significance.
The two individuals are currently in custody at Taj Ganj police station, with an investigation ongoing, confirmed Agra city DCP Suraj Rai.
