Vizag's Mini Taj Mahal: A Love Story Fading into Oblivion

• Visakhapatnam boasts a 'Mini Taj Mahal' built by Kurupam Raja Veerabhadra Bahadur in memory of his wife, Rani Lakshmi Narasayamma Patta Mahadevi.
• The structure, located at Waltair Centre, was a testament to the Raja's profound love after his wife's sudden demise seven years into their marriage.
• A statue of the Rani, painted by Ravi Varma, was housed within the structure, where the Raja spent much of his time.
• Tragically, the Rani's statue was stolen about 30 years ago by miscreants, leading to the structure's current desolate state.
• Once a symbol of love, the Vizag Mini Taj Mahal is now largely forgotten amidst surrounding apartments, its history unknown to many.