Serious concerns are being raised about the Taj Mahal's neglect after the renowned Mughal monument's main dome leaked in rain.

The plant has emerged between two marble stones and a molding section, with its leaves swaying rapidly in the breeze.

“We saw leakage in the main dome of the Taj Mahal. But when we checked, we found it was due to seepage and there was no damage to the main dome. We have checked the main dome using a drone camera,” Superintending Archaeologist of Agra Circle, Rajkumar Patel said. The ASI is continuously monitoring if the leakage is continuous or intermittent.

Agra: Concerns over the upkeep of the Taj Mahal have arisen after a tourist shared a photo on social media showing plant growth on the marble wall of the monument's central dome. The plant was seen sprouting between the marble stones on the northern side of the dome,