Chief Minister Dr. Yadav will inaugurate state -of -the -art planetarium in Dongla on 21 June
National workshop will be held at Varahamihira Astronomical Observatory
Ujjain
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will inaugurate the state -of -the -art Tara Mandal on Saturday 21 June at Dongla, Ujjain. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav will also launch the national workshop on the subject of “Astronomy and Indian Knowledge Tradition”. The workshop will include the country’s prestigious scientists and academics.
It is noteworthy that Acharya Varahamihira Trust has established the state -of -the -art Digital Planetary in village Dongla by Acharya Varahamihira Trust with the Avada Foundation’s economic cooperation and technical cooperation of Deep Sky Planetarium, Kolkata. FRP of 8 meters diameter in this planetary. Dome has been installed in the Domegen 4 digital projector and digital sound system. In this air -conditioned spherical planetary, 55 people will be able to sit together and enjoy exciting experience and joy. The cost of this planetary is around 1.6 crore rupees. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav Padmadaw. Vishnu Sridhar Wakankar will observe zero shadow through the cone device at the observatory. Along with this, Acharya will also inaugurate the state -of -the -art planetary built by Varahamihira Trust and Avada Foundation. During this period, the constellation-show will also be demonstrated.
The workshop will focus on the tradition of Indian astronomy and its scientific relevance. Experts will have detailed discussions on the Indian knowledge system and the coordination of modern science. The workshop will consider connecting the ancient knowledge traditions of India with modern science along with astronomy. Workshop was organized by M.P. Science and Technology Council, Bhopal, Vigyan Bharati, Acharya Varahamihira Trust Ujjain, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Vikram University Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh Hindi Granth Academy Academy and Veer Bharat Nyas are being done under the aegis
Tropic of Cancer passes through Dongla
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav’s important role in the development of observatory
The Tropic of Cancer passes through the historic village Dongla in Mahidpur tehsil of Ujjain district. Since ancient times, astronomy and astrology have special significance. In the year 2013, the Varahamihira astronomical observatory was established by the Science and Technology Council of Madhya Pradesh Government, to carry forward the glorious knowledge tradition of India. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has made a special contribution in the process ranging from the concept of this ambitious project, land selection to construction. The installation of this observatory has received technical support from Indian Institute of Astro Physics (IIA), Bangalore and Aryabhata Training Science Research (Aries), Nainital.
Modern telescope in the observatory is promoting research and astronomy activities. This facility is providing a platform of study and research in the field of astronomy to the students, researchers and academics of the state and the country and students from other states are also visiting this observatory under the “Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat” scheme.
The concept of DMT means “Dongla Meen Time”
Padmado established in Dongla itself. Vishnu Sridhar Wakankar Olonged Observatory, which is focused on ancient astronomical instruments, keeps the cultural and scientific heritage of the region alive. This effort is a historical initiative to develop Dongla as a center of the concept of “Dongla Meen Time (DMT)” as a coordination of modern technology and ancient knowledge.
