Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav observed the rare astronomical phenomenon that occurs on 21st June at the Varahamihira Astronomical Observatory located in Dongla. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav observed the zero shadow phenomenon in the shadow operation system on the Shanku Yantra and explained to all present the concept of time variation and calendar calculation through solar movement. Acting as a teacher, he explained astronomical science based on the Indian knowledge tradition to the dignitaries and public representatives present.
On this occasion, In-charge Minister Shri Gautam Tetwal, MP Shri Anil Firojiya, Public representatives Shri Rajesh Dhakad, Shri Bahadur Singh Chauhan, Chief Secretary of Science and Technology Shri Sanjay Dubey, Director General of the Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and Technology Dr. Anil Kothari, Additional Shri Shivkumar Sharma and students were present.