Samrat Yantra - Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member denben
N 26° 55.482 E 075° 49.468
43R E 581856 N 2978361
The Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments, built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Waymark Code: WM17Q91
Location: India
Date Posted: 03/22/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
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The samrat yantra which is a sundial, is claimed to tell the time with an accuracy of about two seconds in Jaipur local time. The giant sundial, known as Samrat Yantra (the supreme instrument) is one of the world's largest sundials, standing 27 meters tall. Its shadow visibly moves at 1 mm per second, or about the width of a hand (6 cm) every minute, which can be a special experience to watch. (visit link)
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