Vedh Shala, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh - Famous observatory and planetarium

Planetarium, Museum

VedhShala is the famous observatory in Ujjain was built by Raja Jai Singh in 1686 and showcases a remarkable significance in the field of astronomy. The city of Ujjain is a haven for the astronomers and the geographers and is also reputed as the Greenwich of India. Several astronomical studies are done at the Vedh Shala by the Education Department and are published also. It also houses a planetarium and a telescope where the visitors can enjoy the rare observation of the celestial bodies. The observatory is also used for the forecasting of the weather.