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  1. Jantar Mantar is located in the modern city of New Delhi. "Jantar Mantar" means "instruments for measuring the harmony of the heavens". [1] It consists of 13 architectural astronomy instruments.

  2. Timings and Entry Fee of Jantar Mantar. The opening time of Jantar Mantar is 6 AM and the closing time is 6 PM. It is open on all days of the week. The Jantar Mantar entry fee is Rs.25 per person for Indian visitors while for foreign tourists, the ticket price is Rs.300 per person.

  3. Between 1724 and 1730 Maharajah Sawaii Jai Singh II of Jaipur constructed five astronomical observatories in northern India. The observatories, or "Jantar Mantars" as they are commonly known, incorporate multiple buildings of unique form, each with a specialized function for astronomical measurement. These structures with their striking ...

  4. Sep 7, 2023 · Jantar Mantar – Delhi, often referred to simply as Jantar Mantar, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the heart of Delhi. It stands as a remarkable testament to the scientific prowess of ancient India.

  5. www.delhitourism.gov.in › delhitourism › tourist_placeJantar Mantar

    Jantar Mantar. Location: Parliament Street, Connaught Place. Metro Station: Patel Chowk. Open: All days. Timings: Sunrise to Sunset. Entry Fee: 25 (Indians), 300. (foreigners) Photography Charges: Nil (`25. for video filming) Jantar Mantar (Yantra - instruments, mantra - formulae) was constructed in 1724.

  6. Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. A Jantar Mantar ( Hindustani pronunciation: [d͡ʒən̪t̪ər mən̪t̪ər]) is an assembly of stone-built astronomical instruments, designed to be used with the naked eye. There were five Jantar Mantars in India.

  7. Jul 24, 2023 · Jantar Mantar, an awe-inspiring architectural marvel, graces the modern city of New Delhi. The term “Jantar Mantar” translates to “instruments for measuring the harmony of the heavens.”. Constructed in 1724 by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur, this observatory boasts 13 intricate astronomical instruments.

  8. Jantar Mantar ("calculation instrument") is an outdoor complex of large-scale astronomical instruments located in New Delhi. It was built as an observatory in 1724 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II (r. 1700-1743) of Amber, a Hindu Rajput king, at the request of Muhammad Shah, the reigning Mughal emperor at the time.

  9. architectuul.com › architecture › jantar-mantarJantar Mantar | Architectuul

    The Jantra Mantra (literally the 'instrument and formula' and often called the Jantar Mantar), is located in the modern city of New Delhi, Delhi. It consists of 13 architectural astronomy instruments, built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur, from 1724 onwards, and is one of five built by him, as he was given by Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah the ...

  10. Built in 1724 by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur, Jantar Mantar is one of the five astronomical observatories built by the king in Northern India. Its striking combinations of geometric forms have caught the attention of architects, artists and art historians from around the world.