India's first LED dome planetarium with 4.2 crore lights inaugurated in Mysuru; 15-metre dome to relay live planetary data

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium, India's first LED dome planetarium, developed by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) in partnership with the University of Mysore. Located at the foothills of Chamundi Hills, the facility features a 15-metre-diameter tilted LED dome with seating capacity for around 160 people. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar was also present at the inauguration.

Following the inauguration, Modi is scheduled to address a gathering. The planetarium is designed to promote astronomy education and introduce visitors to the universe through immersive visual experiences.

COSMOS-Mysuru planetarium to screen 12-minute show on Mysuru's heritage and astronomy

The planetarium will initially screen a specially produced 12-minute introductory programme titled 'Our Home, Our Cosmos'. The show explores Mysuru's cultural heritage and its historical connections with scientific inquiry and astronomy.


Produced in English, Kannada and Hindi, the introductory presentation will be followed by two licensed productions, 'Cosmos Odyssey' and 'Voyager'.

The facility's tilted LED dome is designed to offer visitors an immersive viewing experience, with the planetarium expected to serve as a centre for astronomy education and public outreach.

PM Modi earlier inaugurates Bengaluru Metro Pink Line, flags off Vande Bharat Express

Earlier in the day, Modi inaugurated the elevated section of Bengaluru Metro's Pink Line, connecting Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere. He also travelled on the newly opened stretch, accompanied by Shivakumar.

The Prime Minister also flagged off the Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express, which will connect Bengaluru with Coastal Karnataka and Goa. The service will cover destinations including Hassan, Sakleshpur, Mangaluru, Udupi, Murdeshwar, Gokarna and Karwar before reaching Madgaon.

The Prime Minister's Karnataka programme also included the inauguration, dedication and launch of development projects across sectors such as urban mobility, renewable energy, power transmission, petroleum infrastructure, waste management and railways.