Jantar Mantar

Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, a complex of 18th-century astronomical instruments, sits in tranquil parkland near the heart of New Delhi. Commissioned by Jaipur’s Maharaja Jai Singh, the site features 13 instruments that, while appearing more like abstract sculptures to contemporary eyes, were designed with the cutting-edge scientific knowledge of their time. Visitors can explore these intricate structures, each crafted to measure celestial movements and planetary positions, offering a glimpse into the advanced understanding of astronomy in the 18th century.