Deekshabhoomi a nagpur estate review

Deekshabhoomi(Dikshabhoomi) is in the city of Nagpur in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Bharat Ratna Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar, along with thousands of his followers, converted to Buddhism on October 14, 1956 at Deekshabhoomi in western Nagpur near the Chokhamela Hostel Ramdaspeth. Since then, the site has been regarded as a pilgrimage centre for Buddhists, with a memorial being constructed at the spot. This started with construction of a Bhikshu Niwas in 1968, followed by a P/G degree college, and, finally, a majestic towering monument consisting of replicas of gate of Sanchi Stupa, constructed at a cost of Rs. 6 crores. 5000 Bhikshu can be accommodated in each story. The diameter and height of the dome is 120 feet. Granite, Marble and Dholpur Sandstone have been used for the construction of this 4000 sq. ft. hall.

The President of India has recently inaugurated this majestic monuments that is a symbol of national integration and secularism and a place of pride for Nagpurians.

source : wikipedia