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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> | ||
==Structural details== | ==Structural details== | ||
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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 | 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> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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* [[Global Vipassana Pagoda]] | * [[Global Vipassana Pagoda]] | ||
* [[Navayana Buddhism]] | * [[Navayana Buddhism]] | ||
* [[Statue of Equality]] | * [[Statue of Equality (Ambedkar)|Statue of Equality]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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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]] | * [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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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.[1][2][3]
 Chaitya Bhoomi Stupa | |
| Coordinates | 19°01′30″N 72°50′02″E / 19.02500°N 72.83389°ECoordinates: 19°01′30″N 72°50′02″E / 19.02500°N 72.83389°E |
|---|---|
| Location | Dadar, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Type | Stupa |
| Opening date | 5 December 1971 |
| Dedicated to | B. R. Ambedkar |
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.[4] Chaitya Bhoomi hosts a memorial to Ambedkar and has been graded an A-class tourism and pilgrimage site by the Government of Maharashtra.[5]
Structural detailsEdit
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 Bhikkhus. The main entrance gate of the Chaitya Bhoomi is replica of the Gate of the Stupa of Sanchi while inside a replica of 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 relics 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.[6]
Mahaparinirvan DinEdit
Ambedkar's death anniversary (December 6) is observed as Mahaparinirvan Din. millions of people across India throng Chaitya Bhoomi to pay homage to him.[7]
GalleryEdit
Chaitya Bhoomi
Ashoka pillar, Chaitya Bhoomi
Ashoka pillar and Chaitya Bhoomi gate (inner side)
Chaitya Bhoomi Volunteers of Samata Sainik Dal and Ambedkars followers, surrounded by Chaitya Bhoomi on Mahaparinirvana Day
Structure of Chaitya Bhoomi stupa inside Chaitya Bhoomi
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
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See alsoEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "59th death anniversary of B R Ambedkar: A day when all roads in the city led to Chaityabhoomi". 7 December 2015.
- ↑ "Chaitya Bhoomi: India's most visited death memorial". 2 December 2014.
- ↑ "Thousands in city, all roads lead to Chaitya Bhoomi". 6 December 2014.
- ↑ "Glimpses from PM Modi's visit to Chaitya Bhoomi". India Today. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ↑ "BR Ambedkar Chaitya Bhoomi gets 'A' class pilgrimage status". Zee News. 2 December 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ↑ PTI (5 December 2012). "Ambedkar memorial: Centre okays transfer of Indu Mill land". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
- ↑ Srivastava, Amit (5 December 2013). "Navi Mumbai: Declare public holiday in schools and colleges on Friday". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 5 December 2013.