The Maharishi Vedic Observatory, a one and one-half acre open-air observatory of masonry sundials, is unique in the world for its ability to display in one compact form the whole structure of the universe along with all the movements of the sun, the planets, and the stars. It is the only example in existence today of this timeless knowledge that was once in every culture around the globe. One can view the heavens as the ancients did. Research reveals that literally thousands of these ancient observatories existed, but only fragments remain—Stonehenge in England, Maachupichu in Peru, and others in Mexico, China, Egypt, and India.

The centerpiece of the Maharishi Vedic Observatory is ten masonry astronomical instruments based on the principle of the sundial. As the earth turns and the sun moves overhead each day, the instruments cast shadows on their dials. From this one can tell the time, the day, and the positions of the stars and planets. The visitor can understand the structure and laws of the universe. But the real fascination of the Vedic Observatory is described in the ancient Vedic literature as the connection between the structure of the universe and the structure of our own awareness. Visitors to the observatory will enjoy an experience of the connection of the individual’s inner intelligence to the orderly intelligence of the universe as displayed in the planets and stars. The result is a restoration of health to the mind and body. The strength of the Vedic Observatory is its ideal balance of knowledge and entertainment with recreational elements for all age groups, giving it a broad market appeal.