of all the places we visited in india, one of the most interesting and unexpected was jantar mantar. this group of large astronomical instruments was built in the 1720s, during the Mughal era. i don't really understand how they work, but at least one of them is essentially an elaborate sundial. you can read more about them here. in person, they seem like a cross between stonehenge and a skatepark.
jantar mantar is now a park in the heart of (new) delhi, not far from the parliment building, presidential palace, and india gate. we arrived there at dusk. the lighting was beautiful. the park was not crowded. and the structures themselves are fascinating to observe from different angles.
jantar mantar is now a park in the heart of (new) delhi, not far from the parliment building, presidential palace, and india gate. we arrived there at dusk. the lighting was beautiful. the park was not crowded. and the structures themselves are fascinating to observe from different angles.
Ah! I love these these. I think my favorite is the boy who appears to be standing amidst the inner workings of a clock. With his phone. ***
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