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Jantar Mantar

The Jantar Mantar is one of the most important landmarks to adorn the landscape of Jaipur. Built in 1728 by Sawai Jai Singh II, the Jantar Mantar also has the distinction of being the largest stone observatory in the world. It happened that Sawai Jai Singh was a very learned man with a great interest in astronomy. So when Emperor Muhammad Shah commissioned him to make corrections to the existing astronomical tables and confirm some data already available on the planetary positions, he readily took over the task.

It took Sawai Jai Singh II seven long years to complete the task. After building the first observatory in Delhi, he built the Jaipur stone observatory in 1728. Located near the gate of the City Palace of Jaipur, the Jantar Mantar adds up to an amazing experience for every visitor. As you explore the place, you will indeed be amazed to note the clever methods used to build this grand observatory. As the story goes, the Jantar Mantar was constructed on the principles of the La Hire "Tables". Amazingly, after observatory was built, it came to light that it was more accurate than the table itself.

As you explore the Jantar Mantar, you will also be able to have a look at some of the medieval astronomical instruments on display that speak a lot about Sawai Jai Singh's interest in astronomy and architecture. With their striking geometric forms, the Jantar Mantar and its counterpart have always interested artists, historians and architects all over the world. It must also be mentioned that Jantar Mantar is a corruption of the Sanskrit word "yantra mantra" that can be interpreted as instruments and formulae. Explore this architectural and astronomical wonder with Rajasthan Wildlife Tour.

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