Bhopal, September 1
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated 'Vikramaditya Vedic Clock' installed at the main gate of CM House in Bhopal on Monday.
CM Yadav also launched Vedic clock mobile application and addressed a gathering on occasion.
"It is a good fortune for us that the Indian calendar has always been attracting the world from an astronomical perspective. In such a situation, today the inauguration of Vedic Clock installed at CM House and vedic clock app launch took place here at CM residence. This vedic clock will show the GMT time as well as display Kaal, Muhurt and Nakshatra tithiyas. I believe this time calculation machine is a good initiative of a harmonious blend of modern knowledge and ancient science," CM Yadav told reporters.
Additionally, in a post on X, CM Yadav stated that the CM residence not just belonged to him but to the nine crores people of the state.
"The Chief Minister's residence where the Vedic clock has been installed; this residence is not mine, it belongs to the nine crore people of the state. Today, I unveiled the Vikramaditya Vedic clock installed at the Chief Minister's residence, Bhopal with chanting of mantras and launched the Vedic clock app and interacted with the youth of the state," CM wrote in the post.
While addressing the program, the Chief Minister also praised prime minister Narendra Modi saying that he is moving forward to increase the honour of the nation at the global stage. After coming to power in 2014, PM Modi put effort and established Yoga globally within six months of his tenure.
"Under the leadership of PM Modi, the state government is continuously working for development. Around 2000 years ago, Samrat Vikramaditya established the highest bar of good governance and during the present changing era under the leadership of PM Modi, the same good governance work is going on," the CM said.
The Vedic clock is not just a device to tell time, but is a living symbol of Indian knowledge, culture and science, he added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While I appreciate celebrating cultural heritage, I hope similar resources are being allocated to basic infrastructure and education. A balanced approach to development would be more beneficial for all citizens.
Amazing! Our ancestors were so advanced in astronomy and timekeeping. This clock showing Kaal, Muhurt and Nakshatra will help people understand our rich Vedic traditions. Downloading the app right now! â°
Good step but I hope this isn't just symbolic. Would love to see practical applications of Vedic knowledge in modern education and scientific research. The real value is in implementation, not just installation.
Nisha Z
Finally! Our traditional timekeeping systems getting the recognition they deserve. Our rishis had calculated time with such precision centuries ago. This is a proud moment for Indian science and culture. 🇮🇳
Interesting concept. As someone interested in different cultural approaches to time, I'd love to learn more about how Vedic timekeeping differs from modern systems. The app could be a great educational tool.
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