Excavations conducted by the Vikram University Archaeology Department have uncovered the remains of a monumental 11th-century Agni-shala (fire ritual hall) in the vicinity of Ujjain. The structure, dating back to the Paramara Dynasty, features a complex of brick-lined altars whose geometric proportions adhere strictly to the Shulba Sutras, the ancient Indian texts on altar construction.
Measurements of the site indicate that the central altar was perfectly aligned with the position of the sun during the Vernal Equinox. This discovery provides tangible archaeological proof of the high priority placed on astronomical precision in medieval Sanatan ritual architecture and reinforces Ujjain's historical status as a global center for astronomy and timekeeping.