Here are some hidden facts revealed about Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

- October 11, 2018

Jantar Mantar, a historical monument is located in the Pink city, Jaipur of Rajasthan, India, is a historical monument that includes architectural astronomical instruments which are meant to see the movement and positions of the celestial bodies with naked eyes. It was built in the 18th century, Sawai Jai Singh or Jai Singh II, Rajput ruler of Amber, Jantar Mantar in Jaipur.

Maharaja Jai Singh II in five different places built five similar astronomical observatories with one of the best preserved in Jaipur, in which there were about twenty big fixed equipment. Many of these instruments are the largest of their kind in the world.

There is another side of the heritage observatory instead of only having great importance as a scientific and architectural historical site, Jantar Mantar also has religious significance because ancient Indian astronomy was an integral part of Jyotisa.

It also signifies the royal authority of the Rajput rulers because of its control of time, and its rational and astrological forecasting capacities. Also, it was an ideal meeting place for many scientific and political cultures of that time.

Some More Interesting Facts About Jantar Mantar Jaipur

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The Historical monument, Jantar Mantar of Jaipur is located in the old city, between the City Palace and Hawa Mahal.
Jantar Mantar is designated as the World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Originally the name comes from the word ‘Jantar’, which means ‘instrument’ and ‘mantra, which means’ formula ‘or’ calculation. So, the name actually stands for the word ‘calculation instrument’.
The observatory is the monumental representation of the amalgamation (combination) of needs which were at the same time political, scientific, and religious.
Jantar Mantar is shaped on the observatory in Delhi.
At Jantar Mantar Jaipur, there are 14 architectural astronomical instruments.
There is a combined ticket given in compliment with the Jantar Mantar entry which also includes entrance to the Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Nahargarh Fort and Albert Hall Museum in two days.

Credit: thrillophilia.com, Hawa Mahal

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Credit: hindustantimes.com, Nahargarh Fort

Credit: transindiatravels.com, Amber Fort

You will find several audio guides in various languages present at Jantar Mantar Jaipur for an additional fee.
To view the monument in best effects, visit the place in the afternoon.