Constructed by Maharaja Jai Singh in the year 1724, Jantar Mantar is a extensive observatory in New Delhi, constructed to help and improve upon the studies of time and space. The Jantar Mantar consists of 13 architectural astronomy instruments which could he used to forecast the movement and timings of the sun and the moon and also the planets by compiling the astronomical tables.

Befall Jantar Mantar, the top three instruments that shouldn’t be fail to hear are: Samrat Yantra, Jai Prakash Yantra and Misra Yantra. The Samrat Yantra which is standing parallel to the axis of the Earth is a large hour sundial that helps in checking the time. The Jayaprakash Yantra which is a hemisphere like formation which is used for aligning poisoning of stars to various markings. The Misra Yantra is used to discover the longest and shortest days of the year.

The instruments are erected out of brick, rubble and then plastered with fir are repaired and then restored from time to time without making any significant alteration. When you visit Jantar Mantar, one would come across the small temple of Bhairava to the east of the main site and the one which was constructed by Maharaja Jai Singh II.

HISTORY OF ATTRACTION

Being captivated by the movement of the celestial objects, Jantar Mantar was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur in the year 1724. The main purpose of the observatory was to forecast the location, distance and speed of divine bodies,movement of sun and others by assembling the astronomic tables.

VISITING TIMINGS

One can visit Jantar Mantar between 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM . 

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Jantar Mantar remains with its beauty throughout the year. Howeve by choosing the clear winter season between November and February would be an ideal choice as the weather would be cool and pleasant making it easier for you to explore Jantar Mantar.

TOP THINGS TO DO & PLACES TO SEE NEARBY

Apart from befall Jantar Mantar, one could make a befall to other popular tourist attractions in Delhi.

• Situated at a distance of 350 metres away from Jantar Mantar, One can befall to Bible House.

• Befall  Attic which is one of the cultural spaces which takes one to the world of art and culture.

• A befall to Rajiv Gandhi Handicrafts Handloom would take you to traditional looms, stitches, weaves, semi stitched apparel, interior pieces and souvenirs.

• American Central Library which is located at a distance of 1 km from Jantar Mantar, Restrain information on everything related to the United States of America - its history, culture, civil war, policy and government.

HOW TO REACH

One just need to get down at Rajiv Chowk or Patel Chowk Metro Station to get to Jantar Mantar.