Between 1727 and 1734 Maharajah Jai Singh II of Jaipur constructed five astronomical observatories in west central India. The observatories, or "Jantar Mantars" as they are commonly known, incorporate multiple buildings of unique form, each with a specialized function for astronomical measurement. These structures with their striking combinations of geometric forms at large scale, have captivated the attention of architects, artists, and art historians world wide, yet remain largely unknown to the general public.
The following galleries complement the multimedia website www.jantarmantar.org, providing a broad selection of still photographs and renderings of the 360 x 360 panoramas that can be seen in "virtual reality" mode on the website.
Gallery - The Delhi Observatory in Black and WhiteGallery - Overviews and Details from the Jaipur Observatory
Gallery - Sample Screens from the Quick Time VR (virtual reality) Tour of the Jaipur Observatory
Gallery - Equirectangular Renderings from 360 x 360 Panoramas with a Conventional Horizon Alignment
Gallery - Equirectangular Renderings from 360 x 360 Panoramas with an Arbitrary Horizon Alignment
