On Saturday morning, two men were arrested at the Taj Mahal for attempting to offer ‘Gangajal’ from plastic bottles at the historic monument. Their actions, captured in a viral video, sparked controversy as they claimed the Taj Mahal was a Shiva temple and that the holy water was poured onto a sticker with the Om symbol. This incident is part of ongoing efforts by some groups to reframe the Taj Mahal’s identity and seek permission for religious rituals at the site.
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- Two men were arrested at the Taj Mahal for offering ‘Gangajal’ from plastic bottles.
- The incident occurred on Saturday morning and was captured in a viral video.
- The accused claimed that the Taj Mahal is a Shiva temple, not a monument.
- They poured the holy water onto a sticker displaying the Om symbol.
- Efforts to rename the Taj Mahal and conduct religious ceremonies at the site have been ongoing.
- A court case is currently in progress to seek permission for such offerings.
- The month of Shravan, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is significant for these actions.
- Groups with Hindutva ideology often refer to the Taj Mahal as ‘TejoMahalay’.
- The two men are currently in custody at the Taj Ganj police station.
- Agra city DCP Suraj Rai reported that an investigation is underway.
