Ved Shala, Astronomical observatory in Ujjain, India
The Ved Shala observatory contains thirteen instruments for measuring time, tracking celestial bodies, and determining astronomical positions throughout the year.
Maharaja Jai Singh II constructed this astronomical center in 1725 as one of five observatories built across northern India during the early 18th century.
The observatory stands on the first meridian of longitude in Indian astronomical traditions, making Ujjain the Greenwich equivalent for ancient Indian timekeeping.
Visitors can explore the observatory daily from sunrise to sunset, with local guides explaining the functions of instruments like the Samrat Yantra sundial.
The observatory includes specific instruments that measure the declination of celestial bodies and calculate local time with precision within seconds.
GPS coordinates: 23.17130,75.76650
Latest update: April 21, 2025 12:49
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