I have always been fascinated by the geometric architectural structures within the Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory; instruments that were used for keeping track of celestial bodies in time and space. Jantar Mantar – which is actually pronounced, as ‘Yantra Mantra’, yantra for instrument and mantra for formula – is not only a timekeeper of celestial bodies, it also tells a lot about the technological achievements under the Rajput kings and their attempt to resolve the mysteries regarding astronomy.

Photographer- Samera H

Camera used - Nikon F55

Features - Auto focus, Manual Exposure, Shutter speeds: 1/2,000 to 30 s Zoom Range: 28 -80mm.

Location- Pottery Town, Bangalore

Photographer - Priyanka Blah

Camera Used - Nikon F60

Features - Auto focus, Auto Exposure, Shutter speeds: 1/2,000 to 30 s, Zoom Range: 35-80mm zoom lens

Location - In the Bengaluru of Bangalore!

Photographer - Samakshi S

Camera Used - Nikon FM 10.

Features - Manual focus SLR, manual exposure control, Zoom Range-35-70 mm, Shutter Speeds: 1 to 1/2000 second, built-in light meter, operable without battery.

Location- Where the Garden and the Silicon meet!

Photographer - Padma S

Camera Used - Nikon F55

Features - Auto focus, Manual Exposure, Shutter speeds: 1/2,000 to 30 s Zoom Range: 28 -80mm.

Location- In and around the picturesque pipsqueaks of Bangalore!