Thousands Flock to Taj Mahal for New Year Celebrations, Long Queues Form

• Thousands of tourists are visiting the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort to celebrate the New Year, leading to long queues.
• The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has deployed staff in double shifts for crowd management.
• Tourist influx began around Christmas, with approximately 45,000 visitors on Tuesday, and larger crowds expected for New Year's.
• Visitors like Akshay Banerjee from Jaipur and a Japanese tourist expressed joy and plans to celebrate New Year in Agra.
• Children up to 15 years of age received free entry to the monument.

Why It Matters: Taj Mahal sees massive New Year crowds, highlighting its global appeal and cultural significance.