Had it not been for the Jayreens (pilgrims) returning from the Ajmer urs, the number of visitors at the Taj Mahal would have dropped to a trickle from the thousands that daily make a beeline to enter the 17th century monument of love, said tourist guide Ved Gautam.

Uncool: With temperatures reaching up to 46°C degrees, the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra witnessed very few visitors yesterday, a rarity say tour u00a0guides. Pic/AFP