Darbhanga Planetarium
Darbhanga Planetarium-cum-Science Museum
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Established12 January 2023
LocationDarbhanga Polytechnic Campus, Darbhanga, Bihar, India
TypePlanetarium-cum-science Museum
DirectorGovernment of Bihar[1]

Darbhanga Planetarium is Bihar's second planetarium/science museum (also known as Taramandal). It was built in Kadirabad Polytechnic Ground, Darbhanga in the Indian state of Bihar.[2]

History

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Darbhanga planetarium was approved by the Bihar state government in the mid 2010s as part of a broader science and technology initiative. In December 2015, the Science & Technology Minister of Bihar told the state assembly that 3 acres of land had been acquired and that an initial budget of ₹164.31 crore had been allocated for the project.[3]

The planetarium was built on a 21,000 square meter area with a budget of ₹92.8 crore in its first phase.[4] A total budget of 164 crore rupees was announced for construction work in 2018. The first phase was completed by December 2022.[5]

Planetarium features

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Internal view of the Darbhanga Planetarium

The design was prepared by US architectural firm Chelsea West Architects.[6] This planetarium has 150 seats.[7] The auditorium has 300 seats. An orientation hall with 50 seats has been built. The planetarium has three shapes: elliptical, spherical, and dome-shaped. The dome size is 14 meters. The content is to be 3D.[8] A solar parking pathway, cafeteria, lobby, science gallery, service building, and lotus pond are included..[9]

Planetarium timing

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Four Shows in a day two 2D's and Two 3D's. Ticket Booking Will Be Online.[10]

2D show will be shown from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM, for which the entry time of the audience is fixed at 10:30 AM.

3D show will be shown from 12:15 PM to 01:00 PM, for which the entry time of the audience is fixed at 12:00 PM.

2D show will be shown from 02:15 PM to 03:00 PM, for which the entry time of the audience is fixed at 02:00 PM.

3D show will be shown from 03:15 PM to 04:00 PM, for which the entry time of the audience is fixed at 03:00 PM.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Department of Science & Technology". state.bihar.gov.in. India: Government of Bihar. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  2. ^ Rumi, Faryal (13 January 2023). "CM inaugurates Bihar's 2nd planetarium in Darbhanga". The Times of India.
  3. ^ "Decks cleared for planetariums at Darbhanga, Gaya". The Times of India. 9 December 2015. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
  4. ^ kumar, Arjun (19 June 2023). "Taramandal Darbhanga Ticket Price जाने से पहले जान ले जरूरी बातें". Gyani Bauaa - Best Hindi Blogs in India (in Hindi). Retrieved 9 December 2023.
  5. ^ Kamatchi, Karthiha (12 January 2023). "The Planetarium cum Science Museum in Bihar inaugurated by CM Nitish Kumar". TheDailyGuardian. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  6. ^ "Planetarium of Darbhanga, Patna". Archinect Firms. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  7. ^ "Darbhanga TaraMandal Ticket Price & Booking, Location, Show Timings, DST Bihar Ticket Book Online Process Full details". 6 October 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
  8. ^ "Darbhanga TaraMandal Ticket Price & Booking, Location, Show Timings, DST Bihar Ticket Book Online Process Full details". 6 October 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
  9. ^ "Taramandal Darbhanga Ticket Price जाने से पहले जान ले जरूरी बातें". gyanibauaa.com. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  10. ^ "Darbhanga TaraMandal Ticket Price & Booking, Location, Show Timings". 9 August 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
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