Taj Mahal will soon be out of your touch, as the Archaeological Survey of India plans to barricade it against the countless visitors who flock to the monument every year.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site has been suffering in the hands of pollution for years now, and the ASI hopes this move will help combat some of the damage.

The archaeological survey plans to place steel barriers about a metre away from the Taj Mahal, in its plan to protect the iconic mausoleum. The beautiful marble masterpiece was Emperor Shah Jehan's creation for his wife Mumtaz and is widely celebrated as a symbol of love in the world.

Pollution has proven to be a nemesis for the Taj Mahal and its beautiful Makrana marble. To tackle the ill-effects of the pollution the ASI even resorts to mud therapy from time to time. But the damage caused by curious visitors and their prodding has gone unnoticed for years.

The Archaeological Survey of India believes that separating visitors and the walls of the grand monument can go a long way in tackling damage.

So, the next time you visit the Taj, it's very likely that touching it will not be possible.

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