India, Nov. 3 -- The Taj Mahal, regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is a major landmark for India on the World map. It is a poem on marble; Guru Rabindranath Tagore described it as "drop of tear on the cheek of time." Its beauty and fascination as a symbol of love are remarkable. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. It is a marvel on marble, and its replicas were given as gifts to visiting heads of state.

Since it was constructed by Mughal ruler Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, it has been an eyesore to the Hindu right wing. Although its history has been settled by the Archaeological Survey of India, and even the Culture Minister, Mahesh Sharma, stated th...