Vikramaditya Vedic Clock: PM Modi inaugurates world's 1st timepiece based on Indian ‘panchang’ in MP | 5 points to know

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PM Modi launched a range of developmental projects in the state through a video link. "The Indian system of time calculation is the oldest, subtle, pure, error-free, authentic and reliable method in the world. This most reliable system is being re-established in the form of Vikramaditya Vedic Clock in Ujjain," the release said.

Also Read: 'Proof of a vibrant, strong and unique partnership': PM Modi, Mauritius counterpart inaugurate community projects According to experts, the standard time of the world was determined from Ujjain 300 years ago. For a long, Ujjain has been considered as the time centre of time calculation, moreover, the Tropic of Cancer also passes through the city. -The Vedic clock is mounted on an 85-foot tower within Jantar Mantar in Ujjain.

The clock is located adjacent to the Government Jiwaji Observatory. Also Read: PM Modi unveils India-assisted projects in Mauritius -The unique clock based on Indian ‘Panchang’ calculations, also provides information related to planetary positions, Muhurat, astrological calculations, and predictions. In addition to this, it also indicates Indian Standard Time (IST) and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

- "Throughout the world, the time prescribed and transmitted from Ujjayini (Ujjain) has been followed. The shortest fraction of time is included in Indian time calculations based on the Indian astronomical theory and the motions of planetary constellations," PTI quoted a press release. Also Read: PM Modi, Amit Shah emerge as two-most ‘powerful’ Indians in 2024.