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	'''Chaitya Bhoomi''' ([[IAST]]: ''Caityabhūmī'', Officially: ''Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar ~~Mahaparinirvan~~ Memorial'') is a Buddhist [[chaitya]] and the cremation place of [[B. R. Ambedkar]], the ~~chief~~ architect of the [[Indian Constitution]]. It is situated ~~besides~~ [[Dadar]] Chowpatty (beach), [[Mumbai]]. Chaitya Bhoomi is a revered place of pilgrimage for Ambedkar's followers, who visit in millions annually on his death anniversary (''Mahaparinirvan Diwas'') on 6 December.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/59th-death-anniversary-of-b-r-ambedkar-a-day-when-all-roads-in-the-city-led-to-chaityabhoomi/\|title=59th death anniversary of B R Ambedkar: A day when all roads in the city led to Chaityabhoomi\|date=7 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.forwardpress.in/2014/12/babasaheb-ambedkar-mahaparinirwan-bhumi/\|title = Chaitya Bhoomi: India's most visited death memorial\|date = 2 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/thousands-in-city-all-roads-lead-to-chaitya-bhoomi/\|title=Thousands in city, all roads lead to Chaitya Bhoomi\|date=6 December 2014}}</ref>		'''Chaitya Bhoomi''', also written as '''Chaityabhoomi''' ([[IAST]]: ''Caityabhūmī'', Officially: ''Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Chaityabhoomi Memorial'') is a Buddhist [[chaitya]] and the cremation place of [[B. R. Ambedkar]], the architect of the [[Indian Constitution]] and the revived [[Buddhism in India]]. It is situated beside [[Dadar]] Chowpatty (beach), [[Mumbai]], Maharashtra, India. Chaitya Bhoomi is a revered place of pilgrimage for Ambedkar's followers, who visit in millions annually on his death anniversary (''Mahaparinirvan Diwas'') on 6 December.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/59th-death-anniversary-of-b-r-ambedkar-a-day-when-all-roads-in-the-city-led-to-chaityabhoomi/\|title=59th death anniversary of B R Ambedkar: A day when all roads in the city led to Chaityabhoomi\|date=7 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.forwardpress.in/2014/12/babasaheb-ambedkar-mahaparinirwan-bhumi/\|title = Chaitya Bhoomi: India's most visited death memorial\|date = 2 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/thousands-in-city-all-roads-lead-to-chaitya-bhoomi/\|title=Thousands in city, all roads lead to Chaitya Bhoomi\|date=6 December 2014}}</ref>

	The [[Chief Minister of Maharashtra]], the Governor, the Minister and many other politicians pay tribute to Ambedkar every year on 6 December in Chaitya Bhoomi. [[Narendra Modi]], the [[Prime Minister of India]], has also visited.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Glimpses from PM Modi's visit to Chaitya Bhoomi \|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/photo/glimpses-from-pm-modis-visit-to-chaitya-bhoomi-376468-2015-10-11 \|accessdate=21 March 2018 \|work=India Today \|language=en}}</ref> Chaitya Bhoomi hosts a memorial to Ambedkar and has been graded an A-class tourism and pilgrimage site by the [[Government of Maharashtra]].<ref>{{cite news \|title=BR Ambedkar Chaitya Bhoomi gets 'A' class pilgrimage status \|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/mumbai/br-ambedkar-chaitya-bhoomi-gets-a-class-pilgrimage-status_1955352.html \|accessdate=21 March 2018 \|work=Zee News \|date=2 December 2016 \|language=en}}</ref>		The [[Chief Minister of Maharashtra]], the Governor, the Minister, and many other politicians pay tribute to Ambedkar every year on 6 December at Chaitya Bhoomi. [[Narendra Modi]], the [[Prime Minister of India]], has also visited.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Glimpses from PM Modi's visit to Chaitya Bhoomi \|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/photo/glimpses-from-pm-modis-visit-to-chaitya-bhoomi-376468-2015-10-11 \|accessdate=21 March 2018 \|work=India Today \|language=en}}</ref> Chaitya Bhoomi hosts a memorial to Ambedkar and has been graded an A-class tourism and pilgrimage site by the [[Government of Maharashtra]].<ref>{{cite news \|title=BR Ambedkar Chaitya Bhoomi gets 'A' class pilgrimage status \|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/mumbai/br-ambedkar-chaitya-bhoomi-gets-a-class-pilgrimage-status_1955352.html \|accessdate=21 March 2018 \|work=Zee News \|date=2 December 2016 \|language=en}}</ref>

	==Structural details==		==Structural details==
	[[File:The Buddha and Babasaheb Ambedkar inside Chaitya Bhoomi Stupa, Mumbai.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The Buddha and Babasaheb Ambedkar inside Chaitya Bhoomi Stupa]]		[[File:The Buddha and Babasaheb Ambedkar inside Chaitya Bhoomi Stupa, Mumbai.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The Buddha and Babasaheb Ambedkar inside Chaitya Bhoomi Stupa]]

	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 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 [[Bhikkhu]]s. The main entrance gate of the Chaitya Bhoomi is replica of the Gate of the [[Sanchi\|Stupa of Sanchi]] while inside a replica of [[Pillars of Ashoka\|Ashoka Pillar]] is made.		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 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 [[Bhikkhu]]s. The main entrance gate of the Chaitya Bhoomi is replica of the Gate of the [[Sanchi\|Stupa of Sanchi]] while inside a replica of [[Pillars of Ashoka\|Ashoka Pillar]] is made.

	The Chaitya Bhoomi was inaugurated by Meerabai Yashvant Ambedkar, the daughter-in-law of B. R. Ambedkar, on 5 December 1971. Here, the [[relic]]s of Ambedkar are enshrined. In 2012, the Central Government led by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh cleared the transfer of Indu Mills land to the Maharashtra Government for constructing a memorial.<ref name=PTI>{{cite news \|last=PTI \|title=Ambedkar memorial: Centre okays transfer of Indu Mill land \|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ambedkar-memorial-centre-okays-transfer-of-indu-mill-land/article4166696.ece \|accessdate=5 December 2013 \|newspaper=The Hindu \|date=5 December 2012}}</ref>		The Chaitya Bhoomi was inaugurated by Meerabai Yashvant Ambedkar, the daughter-in-law of B. R. Ambedkar, on 5 December 1971. Here, the [[relic]]s of Ambedkar are enshrined. In 2012, the Central Government, led by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, cleared the transfer of Indu Mills land to the Maharashtra Government for constructing a memorial.<ref name=PTI>{{cite news \|last=PTI \|title=Ambedkar memorial: Centre okays transfer of Indu Mill land \|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ambedkar-memorial-centre-okays-transfer-of-indu-mill-land/article4166696.ece \|accessdate=5 December 2013 \|newspaper=The Hindu \|date=5 December 2012}}</ref>

	==Mahaparinirvan Din==		==Mahaparinirvan Din==
	[[File:Chaitya Bhoomi gate and Ashoka pillar.jpg\|thumb\|Chaitya Bhoomi gate and Ashoka pillar]]		[[File:Chaitya Bhoomi gate and Ashoka pillar.jpg\|thumb\|Chaitya Bhoomi gate and Ashoka pillar]]
	[[File:Ambedkar 2013 stamp of India.jpg\|thumb\|Ambedkar and Chaitya Bhoomi on a 2013 postage stamp of India]]		[[File:Ambedkar 2013 stamp of India.jpg\|thumb\|Ambedkar and Chaitya Bhoomi on a 2013 postage stamp of India]]
	Ambedkar's death anniversary (December 6) is observed as [[Nirvana\|Mahaparinirvan]] Din. [[~~million~~]]s of people across India throng Chaitya Bhoomi to pay homage to him.<ref name=Amit>{{cite news \|last=Srivastava \|first=Amit \|title=Navi Mumbai: Declare public holiday in schools and colleges on Friday \|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-navi-mumbai-declare-public-holiday-in-schools-and-colleges-on-friday-1929982 \|accessdate=5 December 2013 \|newspaper=[[Daily News and Analysis]] \|date=5 December 2013}}</ref>		Ambedkar's death anniversary (6 December) is observed as [[Nirvana\|Mahaparinirvan]] Din. [[Million]]s of people across India throng Chaitya Bhoomi to pay homage to him.<ref name=Amit>{{cite news \|last=Srivastava \|first=Amit \|title=Navi Mumbai: Declare public holiday in schools and colleges on Friday \|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-navi-mumbai-declare-public-holiday-in-schools-and-colleges-on-friday-1929982 \|accessdate=5 December 2013 \|newspaper=[[Daily News and Analysis]] \|date=5 December 2013}}</ref>

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			File:Resting Place Of Yashwant Bhimrao Ambedkar.jpg\|Resting Place Of [[Yashwant Bhimrao Ambedkar]]

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	Ambedkar's death anniversary (December ~~6th~~) is observed as [[Nirvana\|Mahaparinirvan]] Din. [[million]]s of people across India throng Chaitya Bhoomi to pay homage to him.<ref name=Amit>{{cite news \|last=Srivastava \|first=Amit \|title=Navi Mumbai: Declare public holiday in schools and colleges on Friday \|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-navi-mumbai-declare-public-holiday-in-schools-and-colleges-on-friday-1929982 \|accessdate=5 December 2013 \|newspaper=[[Daily News and Analysis]] \|date=5 December 2013}}</ref>		Ambedkar's death anniversary (December 6) is observed as [[Nirvana\|Mahaparinirvan]] Din. [[million]]s of people across India throng Chaitya Bhoomi to pay homage to him.<ref name=Amit>{{cite news \|last=Srivastava \|first=Amit \|title=Navi Mumbai: Declare public holiday in schools and colleges on Friday \|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-navi-mumbai-declare-public-holiday-in-schools-and-colleges-on-friday-1929982 \|accessdate=5 December 2013 \|newspaper=[[Daily News and Analysis]] \|date=5 December 2013}}</ref>

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	'''Chaitya Bhoomi''' ([[IAST]]: ''Caityabhūmī'', Officially: ''Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Mahaparinirvan Memorial'') is a Buddhist [[chaitya]] and the cremation place of [[B. R. Ambedkar]], the chief architect of the [[Indian Constitution]]. It is situated besides [[Dadar]] Chowpatty (beach), [[Mumbai]]. Chaitya Bhoomi is a revered place of pilgrimage for Ambedkar's followers, who visit in millions annually on his death anniversary (''Mahaparinirvan Diwas'') on 6 December.<ref>https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/59th-death-anniversary-of-b-r-ambedkar-a-day-when-all-roads-in-the-city-led-to-chaityabhoomi/</ref><ref>https://www.forwardpress.in/2014/12/babasaheb-ambedkar-mahaparinirwan-bhumi/</ref><ref>https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/thousands-in-city-all-roads-lead-to-chaitya-bhoomi/</ref>		'''Chaitya Bhoomi''' ([[IAST]]: ''Caityabhūmī'', Officially: ''Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Mahaparinirvan Memorial'') is a Buddhist [[chaitya]] and the cremation place of [[B. R. Ambedkar]], the chief architect of the [[Indian Constitution]]. It is situated besides [[Dadar]] Chowpatty (beach), [[Mumbai]]. Chaitya Bhoomi is a revered place of pilgrimage for Ambedkar's followers, who visit in millions annually on his death anniversary (''Mahaparinirvan Diwas'') on 6 December.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/59th-death-anniversary-of-b-r-ambedkar-a-day-when-all-roads-in-the-city-led-to-chaityabhoomi/\|title=59th death anniversary of B R Ambedkar: A day when all roads in the city led to Chaityabhoomi\|date=7 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.forwardpress.in/2014/12/babasaheb-ambedkar-mahaparinirwan-bhumi/\|title = Chaitya Bhoomi: India's most visited death memorial\|date = 2 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/thousands-in-city-all-roads-lead-to-chaitya-bhoomi/\|title=Thousands in city, all roads lead to Chaitya Bhoomi\|date=6 December 2014}}</ref>

	The [[Chief Minister of Maharashtra]], the Governor, the Minister and many other politicians pay tribute to Ambedkar every year on 6 December in Chaitya Bhoomi. [[Narendra Modi]], the [[Prime Minister of India]], has also visited.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Glimpses from PM Modi's visit to Chaitya Bhoomi\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/photo/glimpses-from-pm-modis-visit-to-chaitya-bhoomi-376468-2015-10-11\|accessdate=21 March 2018\|work=India Today\|language=en}}</ref> Chaitya Bhoomi hosts a memorial to Ambedkar and has been graded an A-class tourism and pilgrimage site by the [[Government of Maharashtra]].<ref>{{cite news\|title=BR Ambedkar Chaitya Bhoomi gets 'A' class pilgrimage status\|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/mumbai/br-ambedkar-chaitya-bhoomi-gets-a-class-pilgrimage-status_1955352.html\|accessdate=21 March 2018\|work=Zee News\|date=2 December 2016\|language=en}}</ref>		The [[Chief Minister of Maharashtra]], the Governor, the Minister and many other politicians pay tribute to Ambedkar every year on 6 December in Chaitya Bhoomi. [[Narendra Modi]], the [[Prime Minister of India]], has also visited.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Glimpses from PM Modi's visit to Chaitya Bhoomi \|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/photo/glimpses-from-pm-modis-visit-to-chaitya-bhoomi-376468-2015-10-11 \|accessdate=21 March 2018 \|work=India Today \|language=en}}</ref> Chaitya Bhoomi hosts a memorial to Ambedkar and has been graded an A-class tourism and pilgrimage site by the [[Government of Maharashtra]].<ref>{{cite news \|title=BR Ambedkar Chaitya Bhoomi gets 'A' class pilgrimage status \|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/mumbai/br-ambedkar-chaitya-bhoomi-gets-a-class-pilgrimage-status_1955352.html \|accessdate=21 March 2018 \|work=Zee News \|date=2 December 2016 \|language=en}}</ref>

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	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 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 [[Bhikkhu]]s. The main entrance gate of the Chaitya Bhoomi is replica of the Gate of the [[Sanchi\|Stupa of Sanchi]] while inside a replica of [[Pillars of Ashoka\|Ashoka Pillar]] is made.		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 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 [[Bhikkhu]]s. The main entrance gate of the Chaitya Bhoomi is replica of the Gate of the [[Sanchi\|Stupa of Sanchi]] while inside a replica of [[Pillars of Ashoka\|Ashoka Pillar]] is made.

	The Chaitya Bhoomi was inaugurated by Meerabai Yashvant Ambedkar, the daughter-in-law of B. R. Ambedkar, on 5 December 1971. Here, the [[relic]]s of Ambedkar are enshrined. In 2012, the Central Government led by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh cleared the transfer of Indu Mills land to the Maharashtra Government for constructing a memorial.<ref name=PTI>{{cite news\|last=PTI\|title=Ambedkar memorial: Centre okays transfer of Indu Mill land\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ambedkar-memorial-centre-okays-transfer-of-indu-mill-land/article4166696.ece\|accessdate=5 December 2013\|newspaper=The Hindu\|date=5 December 2012}}</ref>		The Chaitya Bhoomi was inaugurated by Meerabai Yashvant Ambedkar, the daughter-in-law of B. R. Ambedkar, on 5 December 1971. Here, the [[relic]]s of Ambedkar are enshrined. In 2012, the Central Government led by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh cleared the transfer of Indu Mills land to the Maharashtra Government for constructing a memorial.<ref name=PTI>{{cite news \|last=PTI \|title=Ambedkar memorial: Centre okays transfer of Indu Mill land \|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ambedkar-memorial-centre-okays-transfer-of-indu-mill-land/article4166696.ece \|accessdate=5 December 2013 \|newspaper=The Hindu \|date=5 December 2012}}</ref>

	==Mahaparinirvan Din==		==Mahaparinirvan Din==
	[[File:Chaitya Bhoomi gate and Ashoka pillar.jpg\|thumb\|Chaitya Bhoomi gate and Ashoka pillar]]		[[File:Chaitya Bhoomi gate and Ashoka pillar.jpg\|thumb\|Chaitya Bhoomi gate and Ashoka pillar]]
	[[File:Ambedkar 2013 stamp of India.jpg\|thumb\|Ambedkar and Chaitya Bhoomi on a 2013 postage stamp of India]]		[[File:Ambedkar 2013 stamp of India.jpg\|thumb\|Ambedkar and Chaitya Bhoomi on a 2013 postage stamp of India]]
	Ambedkar's death anniversary (December 6th) is observed as [[Nirvana\|Mahaparinirvan]] Din. [[million]]s of people across India throng Chaitya Bhoomi to pay homage to him.<ref name=Amit>{{cite news\|last=Srivastava\|first=Amit\|title=Navi Mumbai: Declare public holiday in schools and colleges on Friday\|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-navi-mumbai-declare-public-holiday-in-schools-and-colleges-on-friday-1929982\|accessdate=5 December 2013\|newspaper=[[Daily News and Analysis]]\|date=5 December 2013}}</ref>		Ambedkar's death anniversary (December 6th) is observed as [[Nirvana\|Mahaparinirvan]] Din. [[million]]s of people across India throng Chaitya Bhoomi to pay homage to him.<ref name=Amit>{{cite news \|last=Srivastava \|first=Amit \|title=Navi Mumbai: Declare public holiday in schools and colleges on Friday \|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-navi-mumbai-declare-public-holiday-in-schools-and-colleges-on-friday-1929982 \|accessdate=5 December 2013 \|newspaper=[[Daily News and Analysis]] \|date=5 December 2013}}</ref>

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	* [[Navayana Buddhism]]		* [[Navayana Buddhism]]
	* [[Statue of Equality]]		* [[Statue of Equality (Ambedkar)\|Statue of Equality]]

	==References==		==References==

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	'''Chaitya Bhoomi''' ([[IAST]]: Caityabhūmī, ''Officially'': Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Mahaparinirvan Memorial) is a Buddhist [[chaitya]] and the cremation place of [[B. R. Ambedkar]], the chief architect of the [[Indian Constitution]]. It is situated besides [[Dadar]] Chowpatty (beach), [[Mumbai]]. Chaitya Bhoomi is a revered place of pilgrimage for Ambedkar's followers, who visit in millions annually on his death anniversary (''Mahaparinirvan Diwas'') on 6 December.<ref>https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/59th-death-anniversary-of-b-r-ambedkar-a-day-when-all-roads-in-the-city-led-to-chaityabhoomi/</ref><ref>https://www.forwardpress.in/2014/12/babasaheb-ambedkar-mahaparinirwan-bhumi/</ref><ref>https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/thousands-in-city-all-roads-lead-to-chaitya-bhoomi/</ref>		'''Chaitya Bhoomi''' ([[IAST]]: ''Caityabhūmī'', Officially: ''Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Mahaparinirvan Memorial'') is a Buddhist [[chaitya]] and the cremation place of [[B. R. Ambedkar]], the chief architect of the [[Indian Constitution]]. It is situated besides [[Dadar]] Chowpatty (beach), [[Mumbai]]. Chaitya Bhoomi is a revered place of pilgrimage for Ambedkar's followers, who visit in millions annually on his death anniversary (''Mahaparinirvan Diwas'') on 6 December.<ref>https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/59th-death-anniversary-of-b-r-ambedkar-a-day-when-all-roads-in-the-city-led-to-chaityabhoomi/</ref><ref>https://www.forwardpress.in/2014/12/babasaheb-ambedkar-mahaparinirwan-bhumi/</ref><ref>https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/thousands-in-city-all-roads-lead-to-chaitya-bhoomi/</ref>

	The [[Chief Minister of Maharashtra]], the Governor, the Minister and many other politicians pay tribute to Ambedkar every year on 6 December in Chaitya Bhoomi. [[Narendra Modi]], the [[Prime Minister of India]], has also visited.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Glimpses from PM Modi's visit to Chaitya Bhoomi\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/photo/glimpses-from-pm-modis-visit-to-chaitya-bhoomi-376468-2015-10-11\|accessdate=21 March 2018\|work=India Today\|language=en}}</ref> Chaitya Bhoomi hosts a memorial to Ambedkar and has been graded an A-class tourism and pilgrimage site by the [[Government of Maharashtra]].<ref>{{cite news\|title=BR Ambedkar Chaitya Bhoomi gets 'A' class pilgrimage status\|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/mumbai/br-ambedkar-chaitya-bhoomi-gets-a-class-pilgrimage-status_1955352.html\|accessdate=21 March 2018\|work=Zee News\|date=2 December 2016\|language=en}}</ref>		The [[Chief Minister of Maharashtra]], the Governor, the Minister and many other politicians pay tribute to Ambedkar every year on 6 December in Chaitya Bhoomi. [[Narendra Modi]], the [[Prime Minister of India]], has also visited.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Glimpses from PM Modi's visit to Chaitya Bhoomi\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/photo/glimpses-from-pm-modis-visit-to-chaitya-bhoomi-376468-2015-10-11\|accessdate=21 March 2018\|work=India Today\|language=en}}</ref> Chaitya Bhoomi hosts a memorial to Ambedkar and has been graded an A-class tourism and pilgrimage site by the [[Government of Maharashtra]].<ref>{{cite news\|title=BR Ambedkar Chaitya Bhoomi gets 'A' class pilgrimage status\|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/mumbai/br-ambedkar-chaitya-bhoomi-gets-a-class-pilgrimage-status_1955352.html\|accessdate=21 March 2018\|work=Zee News\|date=2 December 2016\|language=en}}</ref>

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'''Chaitya Bhoomi''' ([[IAST]]: Caityabhūmī, ''Officially'': Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Mahaparinirvan Memorial) is a Buddhist [[chaitya]] and the cremation place of [[B. R. Ambedkar]], the chief architect of the [[Indian Constitution]]. It is situated besides [[Dadar]] Chowpatty (beach), [[Mumbai]]. Chaitya Bhoomi is a revered place of pilgrimage for Ambedkar's followers, who visit in millions annually on his death anniversary (''Mahaparinirvan Diwas'') on 6 December.<ref>https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/59th-death-anniversary-of-b-r-ambedkar-a-day-when-all-roads-in-the-city-led-to-chaityabhoomi/</ref><ref>https://www.forwardpress.in/2014/12/babasaheb-ambedkar-mahaparinirwan-bhumi/</ref><ref>https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/thousands-in-city-all-roads-lead-to-chaitya-bhoomi/</ref>

The [[Chief Minister of Maharashtra]], the Governor, the Minister and many other politicians pay tribute to Ambedkar every year on 6 December in Chaitya Bhoomi. [[Narendra Modi]], the [[Prime Minister of India]], has also visited.<ref>{{cite news|title=Glimpses from PM Modi's visit to Chaitya Bhoomi|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/photo/glimpses-from-pm-modis-visit-to-chaitya-bhoomi-376468-2015-10-11|accessdate=21 March 2018|work=India Today|language=en}}</ref> Chaitya Bhoomi hosts a memorial to Ambedkar and has been graded an A-class tourism and pilgrimage site by the [[Government of Maharashtra]].<ref>{{cite news|title=BR Ambedkar Chaitya Bhoomi gets 'A' class pilgrimage status|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/mumbai/br-ambedkar-chaitya-bhoomi-gets-a-class-pilgrimage-status_1955352.html|accessdate=21 March 2018|work=Zee News|date=2 December 2016|language=en}}</ref>

==Structural details==
[[File:The Buddha and Babasaheb Ambedkar inside Chaitya Bhoomi Stupa, Mumbai.jpg|thumb|right|The Buddha and Babasaheb Ambedkar inside Chaitya Bhoomi Stupa]]

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 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 [[Bhikkhu]]s. The main entrance gate of the Chaitya Bhoomi is replica of the Gate of the [[Sanchi|Stupa of Sanchi]] while inside a replica of [[Pillars of Ashoka|Ashoka Pillar]] is made.

The Chaitya Bhoomi was inaugurated by Meerabai Yashvant Ambedkar, the daughter-in-law of B. R. Ambedkar, on 5 December 1971. Here, the [[relic]]s of Ambedkar are enshrined. In 2012, the Central Government led by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh cleared the transfer of Indu Mills land to the Maharashtra Government for constructing a memorial.<ref name=PTI>{{cite news|last=PTI|title=Ambedkar memorial: Centre okays transfer of Indu Mill land|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ambedkar-memorial-centre-okays-transfer-of-indu-mill-land/article4166696.ece|accessdate=5 December 2013|newspaper=The Hindu|date=5 December 2012}}</ref>

==Mahaparinirvan Din==
[[File:Chaitya Bhoomi gate and Ashoka pillar.jpg|thumb|Chaitya Bhoomi gate and Ashoka pillar]]
[[File:Ambedkar 2013 stamp of India.jpg|thumb|Ambedkar and Chaitya Bhoomi on a 2013 postage stamp of India]]
Ambedkar's death anniversary (December 6th) is observed as [[Nirvana|Mahaparinirvan]] Din. [[million]]s of people across India throng Chaitya Bhoomi to pay homage to him.<ref name=Amit>{{cite news|last=Srivastava|first=Amit|title=Navi Mumbai: Declare public holiday in schools and colleges on Friday|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-navi-mumbai-declare-public-holiday-in-schools-and-colleges-on-friday-1929982|accessdate=5 December 2013|newspaper=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|date=5 December 2013}}</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Chaitya Bhoomi Stupa 01.jpg|Chaitya Bhoomi

File:Ashoka pillar, Chaitya Bhoomi 04.jpg|Ashoka pillar, Chaitya Bhoomi

File:Ashoka pillar and Chaitya Bhoomi gate (inner side).jpg|Ashoka pillar and Chaitya Bhoomi gate (inner side)

File:Chaitya Bhoomi Stupa 04.jpg|Chaitya Bhoomi Volunteers of [[Samata Sainik Dal]] and Ambedkars followers, surrounded by Chaitya Bhoomi on Mahaparinirvana Day

File:Structure of Chaitya Bhoomi stupa inside Chaitya Bhoomi.jpg|Structure of Chaitya Bhoomi stupa inside Chaitya Bhoomi

File:Replica of Sanchi gate at Chaitya Bhoomi.png|Replica of Sanchi gate carving at Chaitya Bhoomi

File:Sand carved Buddha at Dadar Chowpatty.png|Sand carved Buddha at Dadar Chowpatty on Mahaparinirvan Din

File:People across India gathered at Chaitya Bhoomi on 6th December.png|People across India gathered at Chaitya Bhoomi on 6 December

File:An offering at Chaitya Bhoomi by family.png|An offering at Dadar Chowpatty by family

File:A Buddhist monk watching photo exhibition at Chaitya Bhoomi.png|A Buddhist monk watching photo exhibition at Chaitya Bhoomi
</gallery>

==See also==
*''[[The Buddha and His Dhamma]]''
* [[Dalit Buddhist Movement]]
* [[Deekshabhoomi]]
* [[Global Vipassana Pagoda]]
* [[Navayana Buddhism]]
* [[Statue of Equality]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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* [https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/ITwN9yIv7PGKpRrmtmu2fI/The-day-Shivaji-Park-turns-blue.html?facet=amp The day Shivaji Park turns blue; 15 Dec 2018; Bhanuj Kappal] by [[Mint (newspaper)|mint]]

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