Nehru Planetarium

Nehru Planetarium, also known as Tara Mandir, is a science education centre located on Chowpatty Road in Porbandar, Gujarat. Situated near Kirti Mandir and the Arabian Sea coast, it features a domed projection theatre offering astronomy shows on stars, planets and the solar system. Established to promote scientific awareness and named after India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, it is a notable educational attraction for students and visitors in the coastal city.

Visitors can expect a domed planetarium theatre with scheduled astronomy shows projecting the night sky, constellations, planets and solar system phenomena. The complex includes an entrance foyer with astronomy-related exhibits, photographs and educational displays. The building has a distinctive modern dome architecture set in a small campus near Chowpatty Beach. Shows are conducted in Gujarati, Hindi and English at fixed timings and last about 30-40 minutes.

The planetarium was established in Porbandar to promote astronomy education and scientific awareness among students and the public. It is named after Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, known for his emphasis on scientific temper. Located close to Kirti Mandir, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, it forms part of the educational and cultural complex of the city.

The planetarium serves as an important centre for science popularization in the Saurashtra region, hosting educational shows for schools and visitors and fostering interest in astronomy and space science.