Ambaji White Marble Receives GI Tag

  • Ambaji’s sacred white marble has recently been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag by the central government.
  • The marble mines of Ambaji are 1,200–1,500 years old, dating back to the period when the Dilwara Jain Temples of Mount Abu were constructed.
  • Ambaji marble has been used in temple construction abroad, including in Miami, Los Angeles, Boston, New Zealand, and England.
  • Known for its strength and high calcium content, Ambaji marble was also used in building the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
  • A recent survey found the stone contains silicon oxide and calcium ....
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