Chhoo Mantar! Double life of Jantar Mantar

Maharaja Jai Singh II built Jantar Mantar in 1724 as an astronomical observatory. Its giant instruments once charted celestial cycles and measured time. Today, this historical site serves as a venue for political protests and gatherings. The observatory's purpose has shifted from scientific inquiry to public assembly. This reinterpretation highlights a tradition of questioning both stars and states.