Varanasi, May 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi has brought the ‘Vikramaditya Vedic Clock’ into the national and international limelight.
On April 29, after offering prayers, PM Modi observed the Vedic Clock and described it as a “magnificent confluence of ancient wisdom and modern scientific perspective.” His remarks sparked widespread reactions on digital platforms, with thousands tuning in to the live broadcast on official channels and television coverage reaching millions. Over 7.8 million people viewed the event across various platforms.
According to a statement released by the Madhya Pradesh government on Saturday, the hashtag ‘Vikramotsav Varanasi’ topped the trending section in India, while several related hashtags gained significant popularity. Officials noted that this robust response on digital platforms reflects a growing interest in India’s traditional knowledge systems and their contemporary relevance.
The Vedic Clock, developed by the Maharaja Vikramaditya Research Institute in Ujjain, was presented to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and was installed in the temple premises on April 4.
A Madhya Pradesh government official explained the importance of this initiative, stating that the Vikramaditya Vedic Clock presents a scientific interpretation of India’s ancient timekeeping system and aims to make it accessible to the modern generation.
The official further elaborated that the project’s goal is to revive awareness of traditional astronomical knowledge and integrate it with contemporary technology.
Unlike conventional clocks, the Vedic Clock follows a 30-hour cycle based on sunrise, dividing time into 30 muhurats. It also displays detailed elements of the Panchang, including date, nakshatra, yoga, karana, and planetary positions, providing a comprehensive understanding of the traditional Indian calendar system.
This initiative has also extended into the digital realm through the Vikramaditya Vedic Clock mobile application, available on the Google Play Store and App Store. Supporting over 189 languages, the app provides information on sunrise and sunset times, auspicious and inauspicious periods, and details from the Panchang spanning 7,000 years from the Mahabharata era to the present. It includes an alarm feature based on the Vedic time system.
Another Madhya Pradesh government official highlighted future plans, stating that following the success of this initiative in Varanasi, similar Vedic clocks are planned for installation at major religious sites across the country, including prominent Jyotirlinga sites and the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, to disseminate this knowledge tradition to a wider audience.
Officials believe that this project is not only a cultural establishment but also a step towards bringing India’s traditional scientific heritage to a global platform. By linking ancient wisdom with modern accessibility, the Vikramaditya Vedic Clock symbolizes how heritage and technology can create meaningful public engagement.
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