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Agra and Taj Mahal are almost synonymous with each other. But, it looks like the iconic monument is getting some competition lately.
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A new mausoleum built with white marble is attracting many spiritually inclined tourists to the city.
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The Soami Bagh Samadh is a new mausoleum built for the founder of the Radha Soami sect in Soami Bagh. It is located just 12 km from the Taj Mahal.
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It reportedly took 104 years to build this new mausoleum, unlike the Taj Mahal which was completed within 22 years.
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The Soami Bagh Samadh has now become quite popular among tourists and is now drawing hordes of spiritually inclined tourists.
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With its white pristine marble facade, many people are drawing a comparison between Soami Bagh Samadh and the Taj Mahal.
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This mausoleum is resting on a foundation of 52 wells. It is 193 feet high and is entirely crafted from white marble sourced from Makrana, Rajasthan.
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Interestingly, the structure is still not complete and some minor additions are yet to be made.
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