CM unveils Vikramaditya Vedic Clock reviving 7,000 years of timekeeping

 

 

A distinctive innovation rooted in India’s ancient astronomical traditions, the Vikramaditya Vedic Clock, has been unveiled in Madhya Pradesh, presenting an alternative to the 24-hour Gregorian system by following a 30-hour cycle based on sunrise-to-sunrise calculation. Designed as the world’s first Vedic timekeeping device, the clock aligns with the traditional Panchang system, dividing each day into 30 muhurtas. It emphasises natural celestial movements over mechanical time, aiming to reconnect modern users with Sanatan-era concepts of time. The clock is supported by a comprehensive mobile application that delivers real-time updates on tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, weekday, month, and Vedic festivals, alongside daily sunrise and sunset timings. The app contains over 7,000 years of calendrical data, starting from 3179 BCE, and includes references from the Mahabharata period. Users can also access weather data like temperature, humidity, wind speed and set alerts for 30 different auspicious muhurta. The app is available in over 189 global languages, making it accessible for a diverse audience.

 

The integration of astronomy, culture, and technology makes the clock useful for daily routines, spiritual observances, and academic research. The clock was formally launched at the Chief Minister’s residence in Bhopal, where Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav described it as a proud symbol of India’s scientific and cultural legacy. “This is not just a clock, it reflects how our ancestors perceived time through nature, astronomy, and rhythm,” he said. He noted that Indian festivals and rituals are based not on fixed calendar dates, but on seasonal and lunar phenomena, citing the influence of full moon and new moon cycles on tides and even human psychology.

 

He also highlighted Ujjain’s historical role as the center of Indian timekeeping, and Dongla village as its present-day astronomical reference point. The event also featured the launch of a YouTube series on Raja Bhoj and a documentary on Indian astronomy. A symbolic rally titled ‘Bharat ka Samay, Prithvi ka Samay’ concluded at the launch venue. The clock and app are positioned as tools to revive India’s ancient knowledge systems in a digital format, bringing traditional wisdom into daily life. The event was attended by Culture and Youth Welfare Minister Vishwas Kailash Sarang, Minister Krishna Gaur, MP Alok Sharma, inventor of the Vedic Clock Aroh Srivastava, academic leaders from across the State, and a large number of young citizens. The event was attended by Minister Krishna Gaur, MP Alok Sharma, inventor of the Vedic Clock Aroh Srivastava, academic leaders from across the state, and a large number of young citizens.