Birla Planetarium

Overview

Birla Planetarium is one of the largest planetariums in Asia, located on the southern edge of the Maidan. Designed to resemble the Buddhist Sanchi Stupa, it presents astronomical shows in multiple languages.

Highlights

• Sky Shows: Multiple daily shows projecting the night sky and explaining celestial phenomena.
• Astronomy Gallery: Displays on the solar system, space exploration, and astrophysics.
• Architecture: The distinctive circular building modeled on the 3rd-century BCE Sanchi Stupa.

History

Inaugurated in 1963 by India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, the planetarium was funded by the Birla family. It was the second planetarium built in Asia.

Visitor Tips

• Show Timings: Check the daily schedule for English-language shows.
• Closed: Mondays.
• Duration: 45 minutes–1 hour.