Why Jantar Mantar is so popular in Jaipur?

Jantar mantar of Jaipur was built by Raja Sawai Jai Singh II and completed in 1734. It is a UNESCO world heritage site.

It is popular because of its architecture which is one of a kind. It shows the brilliant intelligence and technology of medieval people. It has the world’s largest stone sundial and 19 astronomical instruments. The name is taken from Sanskrit which means “instrument” and “calculate”.

The instruments present here are for measuring time, predicting eclipses and tracking the location of the stars.

Instruments –

Chakra yantra

Dakshin bhitti yantra

Digamsha yantra

Disha yantra

Dhruva darshak pattika

Jai prakash yantra

Kapali yantra

Kranti vritta yantra

Laghu samrat yantra

Misra yantra

Nadi valaya yantra

Palbha yantra

Rama yantra

Rashi valaya yantra

Shashtansh yantra

Unnatasha yantra

Vrihat samrat yantra

Yantra raj yantra

One should visit this place with no doubts because it signifies the history and rich technology of medieval India. Local taxi in Jaipur is the best option to make your visit here.

Timing — 9AM to 4:30PM

Entry fees — 50/- for Indians and 200/- for foreigners.