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Birla Planetarium
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  • Thomast1940
    102 contributions
    A fascinating experience at a modest price
    The first piece of advice is to ensure that you are going to an English showing, otherwise you might be disappointed to see the show in Hindi or Bengali. The times and languages are accessible on the web site. After he queue for tickets there is another one to get in, Once in place, it is clean , comfortable and well organised. Unlike a cinema , seats nearer the project offer a better view. After the show, which lasts about half an hour, there is a gallery running around the auditorium which is well worth lingering over. In fact we had to be gently urged out, so fascinated were we by he many exhibits.
    Visited February 2020
    Written 17 February 2020
  • Neeraj1960
    Noida, India159 contributions
    Very well organised
    Birla Planetarium is very well maintained and organised. There auditorium is beautifully designed so that all guests can watch documentaries of Planets perfectly. Timings are there to watch and listen shows in Hindi/ Bengali / English. Ticket is Rs 150 per person.Can buy ticket instantly, no need for booking.
    Visited January 2020
    Written 31 January 2020
  • Rasputin21
    Ashburton, Australia2,195 contributions
    Well maintained and popular with locals.
    I remember visiting this as a child with my father on numerous occasions. I was pleased to see that it was well maintained and that locals are enjoying it as much as I did. The shows are excellent. They used to be in English, I presume that they are now in Bengali. The gardens are beautifully maintained and provide photo opportunities for the young. The fountain in the centre when operating would be worth seeing. I note that it is clean.
    Visited February 2020
    Written 26 February 2020
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Aditya B
Durgapur, India220 contributions
Very informative unique experience.
May 2023 • Family
Must visit place. Very informative and unique place. You will come to know about the evolution of moon, galaxies. Extinction of dinosaurs from earth, history of the earth. Reason for climate changes and tides in the ocean with a biggest projector on the top of a dome. Children will certainly enjoys it.
Written 1 June 2023
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Dr. Parikshet Sirohi
17 contributions
Well worth it!
Dec 2022
A 30 min show costs 120 bucks per person (Dec 22). The shows are available in English, Hindi and Bengali. The content is excellent, the planetarium air-conditioned and the entire complex is well-maintained.
Written 1 January 2023
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swarup p
9 contributions
Birla Planetarium, one of the must visit places in Kolkata.
Dec 2021
Birla Planetarium is the oldest and largest planetarium in Asia. It is popularly called Tara Mandal. There are regular one hour shows on wonders of the universe and on facts about the galaxies held here in three major languages Bengali, Hindi, English. The show is really amazing. Great experience. The Sky Theatre show was just amazing and a different experience all together. The explanation and projection was professional.
Written 4 April 2022
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sudeep912
bangalore396 contributions
planetarium
Dec 2021
need better organising to get visitors during covid times. There is so much crowding. otherwise a good experience. need to check language and broadcast.
Written 18 January 2022
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Anjan Sengupta
Raipur, India1,739 contributions
Cosmic Collission once again
Mar 2021
This was my second visit to this place and I again was made to watch the same show named "Cosmic Collisions", this time in English though. This Planetarium is undoubtedly the best one in India and gives a unique experience about the rich heritage of Kolkata. A must visit for everyone
Written 7 December 2021
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Ritwik Ahuja
India2 contributions
Good Experienced
Sep 2021 • Family
The M. P. Birla Planetarium in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, is an iconic  structure whose architecture is based on the famous Buddhist Stupa at Sanchi. Situated near Victoria Memorial, it is a landmark in the city of Kolkata.

Written 11 September 2021
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Bhaskar_10
New Delhi, India2,852 contributions
Landmark Area
Feb 2021
Visited on 11th Feb 2021

The location of this landmark is central of Kolkata with Victoria Memorial and St Pauls' Cathedral at walking distances. Shows are timed and also available in different languages like Bengali, Hindi, English and the 40 min show can be enjoyed along with family with children.

the landmark is well maintained and there is a fountain with lights during the evening, making it a good day out for families.

This place will be part of a landmark area of Kolkata so must visit.
Written 13 February 2021
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Parwathi H
823 contributions
Birla Planetarium
Jan 2020
The Birla Planetarium in Kolkata is the biggest planetarium in India. The planetarium is very well maintained. We had been to a show in English and enjoyed it very much.
Written 23 March 2020
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Rasputin21
Ashburton, Australia2,195 contributions
Well maintained and popular with locals.
Feb 2020
I remember visiting this as a child with my father on numerous occasions. I was pleased to see that it was well maintained and that locals are enjoying it as much as I did. The shows are excellent. They used to be in English, I presume that they are now in Bengali. The gardens are beautifully maintained and provide photo opportunities for the young. The fountain in the centre when operating would be worth seeing. I note that it is clean.
Written 26 February 2020
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Mrudula
111 contributions
Largest Planetarium
Apr 2019
This is the largest planetarium in India and second largest in world. This is one of the popular places to visit to see Buddhist
Written 18 February 2020
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