Reaching out to Stars and Planets-Nehru Planetarium of Delhi-Facts

Nehru Planetarium.

Since our childhood, celestial bodies like moon, sun and stars in the sky have always been a matter of beauty and wonder. But these celestial bodies are quite far away to observe closely. However, there is a wonderful place to reach them out, almost virtually possible through Planetariums. “Reaching out to Stars and Planets-The Nehru Planetarium of Delhi”.

There are numbers of planetariums in India, located in different parts of the country. One is based in Delhi and it is known as Nehru Planetarium. The Nehru Planetarium in New Delhi, India, was built, supported and funded by the “Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund” (JNMF). The Nehru Planetarium functions under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

The planetarium is situated at Teen Murti Bhavan, the former residential house of the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru. This planetarium is one of the famous tourist attractions visited by foreigners and Indians. Nearly 20000 people visited the planetarium in one year before the Corona pandemics. Planetarium was closed during lockdown. And it is open again to welcome you.

Why is this place called “Teen Murti Bhavan”?

• Teen Murti Bhavan, meaning “three statue’s house”. It owes its name due to existence of three statues of soldiers in the premise of this building.
• Jawharlal Nehru lived here in Teen Murti Bhavan for 16 years, till his last breathe. Later on, this house was converted to a library and a small but a beautiful museum. The Nehru Planetarium has been built here in the same premises.
• This Planetarium is also famous as “Nehru Tara Mandal” of Delhi, in Hindi language.

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Why Nehru Planetarium was built?

• The Nehru Planetarium was built to promote the ideas of a modern India based upon scientific and logical education.
• The main objective to build the Nehru Planetarium was to promote education in astronomy and space sciences in India.
• The shows and educational programs organized here in the subject of astronomy, is the source of inspiration for new generation.
• Apart from tourists, the Nehru Planetarium is mostly visited by children, students, geographers and amateur astronomers. That is an enjoyable educational tour.

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When/who inaugurated Nehru Planetarium?

• The Nehru Planetarium of Delhi was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of India, Mrs. Indira Gandhi on 6^th February, 1984.
• Indira Gandhi was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru.

What are the main attractions of Nehru Planetarium?

• As you enter in the lobby of Nehru planetarium, you will see some large and amazing posters of solar system, moon, planets and some other pictures.
• Another attraction is The Soyuz T-10. It was used by Rakesh Sharma, the Indian cosmonaut (the first space man of India) to the space voyage. The Nehru Planetarium gives a glimpse of his space journey, and you can see here, his space suit as well.
• The most important attraction of Nehru Planetarium are its shows organized in it’s dome shaped indoor theatre. You can enjoy this show in this “Sky Theatre” sitting in comfortable chairs. It makes you feel like looking up in the sky and observing space and objects closely.
• The Dome shaped sky theater displays information on stars, planets, constellations and natural satellites.
• This information is presented using highly developed technology. Animations and video clippings loaded with astronomical information with amazing audio effects makes it a memorable experience.
• The main topics of the Nehru Planetarium of Sky Theatre Show are “Our Cosmic Heritage”, “Solar System” and “Life and Story of a Star”.

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Opening Timing:

• The Nehru Planetarium opens from Tuesday to Sunday.
• The Nehru Planetarium opening time is from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM.
• Nehru Planetarium is closed on Mondays and on Government Holidays.

Show Timing of Nehru Planetarium Delhi:

• Regular Public Show is organized on daily basis. (Excluding Mondays and Govt. Holidays.)
• Two shows in English language every Day. First Show 11:30 AM, Second show at 03:00 PM.
• Two shows in Hindi language every Day. First Show at 01:30 PM, Second Show at 04:00 PM.
• The duration of each show is of about 40 minutes.

How many seats are in Nehru Planetarium Theatre?

• The Nehru Planetarium of Delhi has a capacity of 250 person or seats.

Entry Fee Nehru Planetarium Delhi/Ticket Charges:

• Ticket charge of an Adult-Rs. 50/= per person.
• Child Rs. 30/= per child (Age between 4 years to 12 years).

How/where to buy a ticket?

• Entry ticket to Nehru Planetarium is available at it’s ticket window on daily basis.
• You can pay in cash/card or UPI/QR code at ticket counter.

Address of Nehru Planetarium Delhi:

The Nehru Planetarium, Teen Murti Bhavan, Teen Murti Marg Area, Chanakya Puri, New Delhi, 110011, India.

How to reach to Museum?

• There are various kind of public and private transport systems available in Delhi to reach Nehru Planetarium. Since it is located in the central Delhi, it is quite accessible.
• You can use bus, Auto Rickshaw, Cab, taxi or Metro to reach The Nehru Planetarium.

Nearest Metro Station:

• Udyog Bhavan Metro Station and Race Course Road Metro Station are near Nehru Planetarium, Delhi.
• These stations are at a distance of 2 Kilometer, you can take a walk or hire an auto rickshaw to reach Planetarium.

Other useful information regarding a visit to Nehru Planetarium Delhi:

• The Nehru Planetarium has parking facility.
• It has cafeteria/canteen where you can buy eatables.
• The Nehru Planetarium has indoor show programs.
• Photography or video recording is not allowed at The Nehru Planetarium.

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The value of the planetarium lies in its constant improvising and innovations from time to time for its visitors. The tour of the Nehru Planetarium in Delhi can be very inspiring and enjoyable, specially it’s shows.

The show in the dome shaped “Sky Theatre” will be an amazing part of your experience. It seems like observing the planets, stars, natural satellites and other celestial bodies very closely in space. The tour of the Nehru Planetarium in Delhi, with its amazing program is worth visiting for tourists, kids, school going children, adults, college students amateur astronomers and lovers of space and stars.

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