MP CM Yadav Turns Teacher, Explains Astronomy at Dongla Observatory

MP CM Yadav turns teacher, explains astronomy at Dongla observatory

Ujjain, Jun 21 (PTI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday observed the astronomical phenomenon of `zero shadow' at the Varahamihira Astronomical Observatory located at Dongla near here.During his visit, he also explained to those present the concept of time variation and calendar calculation through solar movement.The CM explained the astronomical science based on the Indian knowledge tradition like a teacher, a government relea…

Ujjain, not Greenwich: CM Mohan Yadav renews Prime Meridian demand

Ujjain, June 21, 2025 On the occasion of ‘Karka Sankranti’, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav reiterated his longstanding demand to reposition Ujjain as the global centre for timekeeping. Karka Sankranti, also known as Karkataka Sankranti or Dakshinayana Sankranti, marks the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Cancer (Karka Rashi) and the beginning of Dakshinayana, the Sun’s southward journey. Addressing a gathering at Dongla (…