Birla planetarium

Facilities at Birla Planetarium Jaipur The M. P. Birla Planetarium, Jaipur has been hosting and participating in several National and International seminars in astronomy and connected fields and has been regularly organizing astronomical expeditions for the studies of Solar Eclipses and other celestial events. The halls and space have been built in old and contemporary Indian architecture and offer great space for holding events in Main Auditorium: This is the perfect space for holding conferences, public lectures, and cultural programs and can accommodate about 1300 people at once. Medium-Conference Hall : It is a well-maintained conference hall which can accommodate about 150-200 persons. This hall is mainly used for group discussions, meetings, seminars, and lectures. Meeting Halls : There are six meeting halls with seating capacity of 25-30 people. AC Basement Hall: The basement hall is divided into two parts of which the larger one is used for exhibitions, conferences, and seminars while the smaller one is attached to the large one. Non AC Hall : With an area of about 6500 sq. ft., this hall is used for various kind of exhibitions Museum Hall: The area of Lawns: There are lush green lawns in the center, which are mainly used for lunch and dinner. Birla Planetarium Show Timings B.M. Birla Planetarium Jaipur also conducts some evening courses and PG diploma courses in Astronomy & Planetarium Sciences. From 1999, Birla auditorium also announces M.Phil. Course in Astronom...

Located at Naubat Pahad in the heart of Hyderabad city, Birla Planetarium is one of the most modern planetariums of the country. Not just children, this is one of the top Hyderabad tourist spots that attracts everyone. It was inaugurated in the year of 1985 by the late Sri N.T.Rama Rao. This dome shaped structure was developed with the technological help from Japan. The Interactive Science Centre has an optical section, electronics section along with many holograms with images of plants, faces and drawings. The Archaeology Center and the Nirmala Birla Art Gallery is consisted of Nirma Art gallery, various beautifully crafted crystal and glass sculptures, decorative pieces in jade and different kinds of stones, china trays and vases along with the most attractive of all- various figures and carvings on ivory. Along with all this, there is an Archaeology Center with various pottery, metal figures, palm leaf inscriptions, etc., presenting a glimpse into the ancient. The Section ‘Window on Science’ at The Sky show which is conducted every day is the most attractive feature of the Planetarium. These have various kinds of themes. One can visit the Birla Planetarium between 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. It is closed on the last Thursday of every month.

Situated at the famous Chowringhee Road right in the proximity of Victoria Memorial and St. Paul's Cathedral Birla planetarium is the largest planetarium in Asia and the second largest in the world! Situated in the city of joy - Kolkata, Birla Planetarium is a magnificent edifice set up by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on 2nd July 1963. It is one of the three planetariums present in India. Also known as Taramandal, the Birla Planetarium regularly holds many shows and programs are in various languages including Hindi, English, Bengali, and other regional languages. In addition to being a planetarium, Birla Planetarium also has an electronics laboratory and an astronomy gallery that has a collection of paintings and astronomical models. A visit to the Birla Planetarium is an exciting wayto ignite your interest in science and the motion of planets. People, especially astronomy lovers, arrive from all over the world to experience the amazing shows organized here. A trip here includes a tour of the planets,where interesting details about them and the other fascinating celestial bodies present in our universe are discussed.Silence rings loud while the show goes on, which in itself is a testament to the mesmerising effect of the shows here. Pictures of famous astronauts and othercelestial bodies are put on display in the hallway. One can have a look at them after attending the show. A number of interesting and informative shows are conducted for visitors and their timings are as follow...

Many consider Birla Planetarium a window that takes them through a nostalgic ride to their childhood. Nearly three and a half decades into its functioning, it’s also an experience savoured and valued better with time, given the timeless appeal of astronomy and its mythical value across epic texts. While curiosity subdues everything else for a first-time visitor at the planetarium, its attempt to inform, simplify and yet not dumb down scientific principles makes it a ‘one-of-a-kind’ experience. The fact that we now talk of education in terms of experiential learning signifies that the planetarium had arrived ahead of its time. On the steep climb at the Birla Science Centre premises, school buses arrive every other day in a quest to egg students on to make most of this learning opportunity and infuse life into the space. Planetariums now warrant attention also for their adaptation to the times when technology is about inching closer to towards reality in terms of simulated experiences. Having been rated among the best planetarium experiences across the globe, the down side offers a picture of a dwindling audience that’s on the lookout for entertainment over edutainment. However, Director B G Siddharth disagrees: . “If a certain section wants to play video games, there’s another section that’s batting for infotainment (maybe it’s more rural).” In terms of architectural value, the exterior, shaped like a dome, and the abundance of greenery rightly complement the planetarium. T...

In the post COVID period the planetarium operations have drastically changed. The planetarium now remains closed on almost all public holidays. There are only two public shows (1 & 5 pm) available during the day on weekdays and three shows (1, 3 & 5 pm) on weekends. Monday remains the weekly offday. The total seating capacity is 132. Schools may opt for other show timings during normal working hours only if they have group strengths of minimum 125 students. School groups are being advised to opt for bulk booking. This would automatically trigger the concessional rate of Rs.50/- per student instead of Rs.80/- for an individual visitor. Teachers and attendants accompanying the students are also charged the same. Please, call up the planetarium (0141-2385367) for finalising the showtimings at the time of booking. Student groups availing the concessional rate must submit a request letter on an institutional letter head while visiting the planetarium. All planetarium shows are in Hindi. Alternately, the schools may make an advance payment using the QR code provided here and put up a request for the intended shows. Payment using the QR code does not guarantee a booking. The booking gets finalised only when a confirmation mail is received from the administration.