Jantar Mantar, Jaipur.

Samrat Yantra (Giant sundial) with other Instruments.
Samrat Yantra (Giant sundial) with other Instruments.
Jantar Mantar is a collection of architectural astronomical instruments, built by Sawai Jai Singh in the early 18th century. There are many Observatories built all around the world but Jantar Mantar of Jaipur is considered to be one of the biggest in all of them. Jantar Mantar is combination of Religion, Science and Art. The name Jantar Mantar is derived from Sanskrit Term Yantra (Instruments) and Mantras ( Formula in this Context Calculation) Yantra was further changed by Jantar translates as Magical. So Jantar Mantar translated in English as Magical Calculations. Jantar Mantar of Jaipur was Part of five Observatories built in New Delhi, Ujjain, Varanasi, Matura and Jaipur. The Jantar Mantar of jaipur is biggest in all of them and is in very good Condition; With Thousands of Tourists it also attracts Astronomers, Astrologers and Scientists every year from all around the world.

The Observatory Consists of many Giant geometric devices for measuring time, predicting eclipses, tracking stars and so on. . . At old time local astronomers use it to predict the weather for farmers, announcing eclipses and the arrival of monsoons. The Instruments here can tell the time with the accuracy of 2 seconds. Jantar Mantar, of Jaipur celebrated astronomical observatory is also have a Status of World Heritage Site presented by UNESCO. Jantar Mantar is Situated in Jaipur City only Just near the City Palace So you can cover both the Places at the same Visit. On the Whole it’s a Must See Place when you Visit Jaipur.
Laghu Samrat Yantra with the Clock Tover of City Palace in Background.
Laghu Samrat Yantra with the Clock Tover of City Palace in Background.
Jantar Mantar, Jaipur.

Jantar Mantar, Jaipur.

Jantar Mantar, Jaipur.

Jantar Mantar, Jaipur.

Jantar Mantar, Jaipur.

Jantar Mantar, Jaipur.

Jantar Mantar, Jaipur.

Jantar Mantar, Jaipur.

Jantar Mantar, Jaipur.

Jantar Mantar, Jaipur.

Jantar Mantar, Jaipur.

Jantar Mantar, Jaipur.

Jantar Mantar, Jaipur.

Jantar Mantar, Jaipur.

Jantar Mantar, Jaipur.

84 comments

  1. that's really interesting ! for sure I'll visit it on my next trip in India

    thanks for sharing

    have a nice day

    ave

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  2. Such a beautiful collection.

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  3. It us so beautiful, jantar mantar of delhi is mot in that good condition..,
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  4. beautiful place :)

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  5. Amazing place amazing pictures!!

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  6. Is so impressive, the structure is amazing!:) Have a good day and thanks for stopping by!

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  7. Beautiful place, and nice pics
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  8. Fabulous Place this is... :-)
    Nice Capture .. :-)

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  9. I love all your photos, Jaipur is a wonderful place .... I want to visit it soon!

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  10. Great place!
    Wonderful photos! :)

    Yours!
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  11. Was in jaipur till last evening and enjoyed visiting all these sights!!

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  12. Amazing!

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  13. Jantar Mantar I visited long back, still the one thing I have a clear picture in my mind of us that sundial!!
    Love this place!

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  14. Very interesting and lovely write up, I was thinking the Delhi is the biggest but never knew the one in Jaipur is the biggest. Very nice clicks. Really amazing, never visited, will surely plan to visit these places.
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  16. beautiful place and great photos!
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  17. Amazing it such a gorgeous place with with extraordinary architect.
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  18. Amazing architecture and there's plenty of history. I just love to tour such places.

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  19. Following you back! These stairs are incredible! Wish I could see them in person. xo

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  20. Handsome architecture and I like how you've photographed it.

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  21. São lindas essa imagens!!
    quantas escadas!!!
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  23. Beautifulllll collection. Great.

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  24. Wow that is such a beautiful place! It looks incredible! I really like your blog! I'm glad that I found it! It would be nice if you could stop by my blog sometime too (I'm from England) as I post my outfits, personal style, likes and much more :) :)

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  25. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog!
    Love all the stairs!

    Have a great day,
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  26. it looks so beautiful!!


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  27. Hello from Spain: Nice pictures. Keep in touch

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  28. i visited here during my childhood......u rejuvenated my memories....lovely thnx for sharing :-)

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  29. Amazing indeed. No CAD, no Computers, no Programmers yet they built such fantastic structures. Good post.

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  30. great post honey, i really love the place!

    xx

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  31. Lindas imagens
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  33. Beautiful and very artistic photos!!


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  34. Thanks!

    Wow
    I don't imagine this places are real.
    Differents and beautiful!

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  35. beautiful pics;)
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  36. something beyond political stage ! nice captures of the place

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  37. Jai ho Jaipur ki and ofcourse Jantar mantar ki.

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  38. Great shots, I love this place.

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  39. Amazing place! ;)

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  40. You've taken some really nice photos. I've been to this place but missed these perspectives

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  41. Nice captures and informative :)

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  42. Really gorgeous place
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  43. Hi dear!
    It's a beautiful place, that geometrical buildings are great
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  46. I look forward to your next post :)

    Yours!

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  47. Very informative again and love the pics..Great Post...Have a lovely weekend ahead <3

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  48. Beautiful. I have a post of it on my blog too.
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  50. Lovely pictures , had been to this place long back probably would be visiting in November.

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  51. so beautiful!
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  54. Nice informative post with some lovely pictures. Its a wonder we had made so much progress in a variety of fields so early but at present are lagging behind compared to other nations.

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  58. Once again amazing pictures ! My mom dad had gone to Jantar Mantar and loved it ! I wish I can visit this place sometime soon
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  61. love these pictures, amazing!

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  62. OMG! Spectacular!
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  64. Your Jaipur is so beautiful. I would love to come an visit all these beautiful sides I see through your photos. But then, maybe that is your skill, to make them all look so beautiful.

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  66. Magnificent!! Once again brilliant captures :)

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  67. Nossa as fotos são maravilhosas
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  68. Fantastic. There is so much character to these photos.

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  69. What amazing places you show us!
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  70. Why is the entry restricted in the first pic? All the pics are great.

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