- Deekshabhoomi is situated in Nagpur, Maharashtra, a location regarded as a pilgrimage center of Buddhism in India.
- Deekshabhoomi is a sacred monument of Buddhism at the place where Babasaheb Ambedkar converted to Buddhism.
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- Along with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkarhis about 380,000 followers converted to Buddhism.
- The conversion took place on October 14, 1956.
- Ambedkar's conversion to Buddhism is still a guidance for the masses in India.
- Thousands of pilgrims visit Deekshabhoomi every year, especially on Ashok Vijaya Dashmi and the 14th of October (the day when Dr. Ambedkar converted to Buddhism here).
Architectural History :
- The stupa of the sacred Deekshabhoomi was opened for the people on December 18, 2001 after a formal inauguration by the then President of India K. R. Narayanan thought the onstruction of the stupa started in July 1978, but it took a long time to finish.
- It was designed by famous architect Sheo Dan Mal, Sagar Enterprise of Mumbai, (Mr. H. C. Vakharia and Mr. Sandip Vakharia,) has completed structural work.
A great Stupa :
- It is the largest hollow stupa among all Buddhist stupas in the world.
- Design of the stupa at Deekshabhoomi is based upon the architecture of the World famous stupa of Sanchi. At the centre of this hall, an idol of Buddha is placed.
- There is also a library and a photo exhibition of the events in the lives of Gautama Buddha and Dr. Ambedkar.
The Bodhi Tree :
- The Bodhi Tree was planted at Deekshabhoomi from three branches of the Bodhi Tree.
- These branches from Sri Lanka ( Anuradhapuram ) in Sri Lanka had brought by Bhadant Anand Kausalyayan as the memoir of Buddha's enlightenment.
Tourism:
- Every year, thousands of tourists visit Deekshavhoomi, especially on the anniversary of the conversion ceremony.
- Deekshabhoomi is a prominent place of tourism for home and foreign tourists. .
- Many Foreign tourists come mainly from the Buddhist countries such as Japan and Thailand to visit the place.
