B.M. Birla Planetarium

Naubat Pahad · Hyderabad · Telangana · India

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About B.M. Birla Planetarium

The B.M. Birla Planetarium in Hyderabad is one of the first planetariums established in India, inaugurated on September 8, 1985. Located at Naubat Pahad near the iconic Birla Mandir, it features a modern digital projection system that offers immersive full-dome sky shows on astronomy and space science. The planetarium is part of the larger B.M. Birla Science Centre and serves as an educational hub for students and astronomy enthusiasts.

Visitors guide

Visitors can experience immersive 35-40 minute sky shows in English, Hindi, or Telugu, depicting astronomical facts, galaxy formation, and space missions like Chandrayaan. The facility includes interactive exhibits in the foyer area and is part of a complex that also houses a science museum, art gallery, and dinosaurium. The dome theater provides a pitch-dark environment with high-quality digital projections.

Key highlights

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Immersive full-dome digital sky shows
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One of the first planetariums in India
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Shows available in English, Hindi, and Telugu
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Part of the B.M. Birla Science Centre complex
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Interactive science exhibits in the foyer

History of B.M. Birla Planetarium

Inaugurated on September 8, 1985, by N.T. Rama Rao, the then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. It marked the establishment of the B.M. Birla Science Centre and was one of the first planetariums in India.

Culture & Context

Serves as a premier educational facility for disseminating scientific knowledge and inculcating scientific temper among students and the general public in Hyderabad.

Route

By train
By air	Nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, approximately 30 km away

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Birla Mandir

Birla Mandir, also known as Lakshmi Narayan Temple, is a modern Hindu temple in Jaipur built entirely of white marble. Located at the base of Moti Dungri hill, it was constructed by the B.M. Birla Foundation and opened in 1988. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, featuring intricate carvings, stained glass windows, and three domes representing India's major religions.

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Hussain Sagar Lake

Hussain Sagar Lake is a large artificial lake situated on the border of Hyderabad and Secunderabad in Telangana, built in 1563 during the reign of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah. Spread over about 5.7 square kilometres, it is known for the 16-metre monolithic Buddha statue on Gibraltar Rock at its centre. Connected by Tank Bund causeway, the lake is a major recreational and sightseeing hub with boating, parks and illuminated promenades.

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B.M. Birla Science Museum

The B.M. Birla Science Museum is a science museum located in Hyderabad, Telangana, inaugurated in 1990 as the second phase of the B.M. Birla Science Centre. Constructed by civil engineer P.A. Singaravelu, it features interactive exhibits, a planetarium, dinosaurium with rare Kotasaurus fossils, and India's first private Space Museum. The museum promotes scientific knowledge through hands-on displays covering archaeology, space exploration, electronics, and natural history.

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By road	Located at Naubat Pahad near Birla Mandir in central Hyderabad

By public transport	Khairatabad Metro Station (Red Line) is 500 meters away; Nampally station is 145 meters away

Nearest airport	Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

Nearest railway station	Hyderabad Deccan (Nampally)

Need to know

01Things to know before you go	Children below 4 years of age are not permitted in the Sky Theatre Sky shows run back-to-back during working hours Show timings vary by language: English (11:30 AM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM), Telugu (12:15 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:45 PM), Hindi (7:30 PM)
02Rules & restrictions	Children below 4 years not allowed in Sky Theatre

Facilities listed

Reported facilities to help you plan your visit.

Canteen
Digital projection system
Parking
Toilets