🕰️ Incredible Ujjain 4: Greenwich of India
Greenwich of India
🌍 Ujjain – Center of Time and Space
Thousands of years ago, Ujjain was known as the Greenwich of India or Prime Meridian of India.
In simple words — just like Greenwich in England is used for measuring world time today, ancient Indians used Ujjain to calculate time and geography!
🧭 Why Ujjain?
- Ujjain lies exactly on the Tropic of Cancer.
- It was considered the zero longitude by ancient Indian astronomers.
- Every calculation — astrology, navigation, calendars — started from Ujjain.
Even today, many Hindu calendars are based on Ujjain’s astronomical positions!
🔭 Vedh Shala – The Ancient Observatory
In the 18th century, King Jai Singh II built Vedh Shala (observatory) in Ujjain.
At Vedh Shala, huge stone instruments were made to:
- Calculate time by the position of sun, moon, and stars.
- Predict eclipses and planetary movements.
- Study the cosmic events in a scientific way!
✅ You can visit Vedh Shala today — it’s open for tourists and it’s very fascinating!
🛕 Spiritual and Scientific Blend
In Ujjain, spirituality and science walked together.
- Mahakaleshwar Temple controlled time spiritually.
- Vedh Shala controlled time scientifically.
Both worked together, making Ujjain a superpower of knowledge in ancient India.
❓ FAQ – Ujjain’s Timekeeping History
Q. Is Vedh Shala same as Jantar Mantar?
Yes! Jantar Mantar in Delhi, Jaipur, and Vedh Shala in Ujjain were built by the same king, Jai Singh II.
Q. Can tourists visit Vedh Shala?
Yes, it’s open every day and very affordable to visit.
Q. Do you provide guided tours for Vedh Shala and temples?
Yes! Full Ujjain sightseeing packages available — just call 7201092290.
🌟 Final Words
Ujjain is not just a city of gods, it’s also a city of stars and time. 🌌🕰️
When you stand at Vedh Shala, you actually stand where India’s ancient scientists looked up to the skies and measured time for the world.
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