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English: Deekshabhoomi is a sacred monument of Buddhism at the place where the architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar,[2] went back to Buddhism with his about 600,000 followers on 14 October 1956.[3][4] Ambedkar's return to Buddhism is an important matter for many in India.[5]
Deekshabhoomi is in Nagpur, Maharashtra, a location regarded as a pilgrimage center of Buddhism in India. Millions of pilgrims visit Deekshabhoomi every year,[6] especially on 'Dhamma Chakra Pravartan Din' (Mass Conversion Ceremony Day)[7] and 14 October, the memorial day when Dr. Ambedkar converted to Buddhism here. Ambedkar's final religious act was to embrace Buddhism.[6] Now, the biggest stupa in Asia is erected in his memory at the place.[8] Deeksha literally means 'act of ordaining'[9] and bhoomi means the 'ground'.[10] Deekshabhoomi means the ground where people got ordained as Buddhist. This religious mass conversion at one place was the first ever of its kind in history.[2] Deekshabhoomi is one of the two places of great importance in the life of Dr. Ambedkar, the other being Chaitya Bhoomi at Mumbai.[11] |
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Deekshabhoomi is famous for its architectural beauty and historical importance. It is one of the main centers of tourism in India.[6] Every year. thousands of tourists visit Deekshabhoomi. especially on the anniversary of the conversion ceremony.[29] On Dhamma Chakra Pravartan Din. thousands of compact cassettesTemplate:Update? of Ambedkar. Ambedkar movement and Buddha songs are sold at Deekshabhoomi. The books of few crore rupees in different languages are sold in a single day. this makes Deekshabhoomi a unique place in the world.[30]
Foreign tourists come mainly from the Buddhist countries such as Japan and Thailand
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