Chaitya Bhoomi
चैत्यभूमी | |
 Replica of the Sanchi gate and Ashokan piller at Chaity Bhoomi. | |
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| Location | Dadar, Maharashtra |
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| Dedicated to | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar |
Chaitya Bhoomi is a memorial to Dr. B R Ambedkar, Chief architect of Indian Constitution. Earlier known as Dadar Chowpatty it began to be known as Chaitya Bhoomi after Babasaheb Ambedkar was cremated here after his death on 6 December 1956.
Structural Details
The structure is square in shape with a small dome divided into ground and mezzanine floors. In the square shaped structure is a circular wall about 1.5 metres in height. In the circular area are placed the bust of Dr. B. R. alias Babasaheb Ambedkar and a statue of Gautam Buddha. The circular wall has two entrances and is furnished with marble flooring. On the mezzanine floor there is a Stupa, besides the resting place for Bhikkhus. The Chaitya Bhoomi was inaugurated by the learned Smt. Meerabai Yashvantrao Ambedkar, the daughter-in-law of B. R. Ambedkar, on December 5, 1971.[1] [2] [3] Here, the relics of Ambedkar are enshrined.[4]
Mahaparinirvan Din
Ambedkar's death anniversary, 6 December, is observed as Mahaparinirvan Din. Lakhs of people across the nation throng Chaityabhoomi to pay homage to him on this day has become an old custom.[5]
Gallery
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Replica of Sanchi gate carving at Chaitya Bhoomi -
Sand carved Buddha at Dadar Chowpatty on Mahaparinirvan Din -
People across India gathered at Chaitya Bhoomi on 6 December -
An offering at Dadar Chowpatty by family -
A Buddhist monk watching photo exhibition at Chaitya Bhoomi -
Ashokan Piller at Chaitya Bhoomi
See also
References
- ^ "Chaitya Bhoomi".
- ^ "Chaitya Bhoomi: Statue of Equality in India". Retrieved 2013-10-31.
- ^ "Dadar Chaitya Bhoomi: Statue of Equality in India". Retrieved 2013-10-31.
- ^ PTI (December 5, 2012). "Ambedkar memorial: Centre okays transfer of Indu Mill land". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
- ^ Srivastava, Amit (December 5, 2013). "Navi Mumbai: Declare public holiday in schools and colleges on Friday". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
External links
- Express News Service (December 7, 2013). "Over 20 lakh throng Ambedkar memorial". The Indian Express. Mumbai. The Indian Express Ltd. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
- Sakal News Agency (December 7, 2013). "चैत्यभूमीपुढे भीमसागर झाला नतमस्तक". Sakal. The Sakal Group. Retrieved 7 December 2013.