1,640-metre long chadar offered on last day of Urs

ABHM activists try to enter Taj Mahal premises to lodge protest but cops stop them at the gate

- HT Correspondent

AGRA: A special 1,640-metre long 'Satrangi Hindustani Chadar' was offered at 'mazar' (grave) of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan on the concluding day of annual three-day Urs at the Taj Mahal on Tuesday.

However, amidst the last day proceedings, the activists of Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha tried to enter the Taj Mahal premises to lodge protest against organising the Urs. They were stopped by women cops of UP police at the barricade 100 metres before the western gate of Taj Mahal.

Meanwhile, as per the tradition, entry remained free for the full day and proceedings took place till sunset, the time when the Taj Mahal closes for visitors. The events of the day included 'Quran Khwani' (recital of Quran), 'gul poshi' and 'fateha'. The highlight was offering of 1,640-metre long 'Satrangi Hindustani Chadar' by Khuddam-e-Roza committee like past years.