The intricate stone work is also worth more than a mere glimpse. Located in Jaipur to the west of City Palace. Conceived with the aim of enabling ladies to watch everyday life and royal processions. Located in the southern courtyard of the palace complex. Erected in between 1728-34 by Raja Jai Singh.
Instruments are very large and in circular, semi-circular and triangular shapes.
It is a stone observatory whose shapes and settings are scientifically designed. It includes the incredible brick curves, circle and pillars, curves and slants. A total of eighteen instruments represent the high points of Indian astronomy. The most impressive among all the structures are Samrat Yantra, Jaiprakash Yantra and the Ram Yantras.