Also known as Deeksha Bhumi, the stupa is a marvelous architectural body and can accommodate more than 5,000 people. It is built out of Dhaulpur sandstone, marbles & granites and is 120 feet in height. Followers of Ambedkar & Buddhism gather here on Ashoka Vijaya Dashmi, marked to celebrate the amalgamation of many dalits to Buddhism by Doctor Ambedkar, to offer their tributes. The place is of great religious importance to them.

Interesting facts about Deekshabhoomi

Diksha Bhoomi hosts the memorial of Ambedkar and has been given the status of A-class tourism and pilgrimage site by the Government of Maharashtra.

Deekshabhoomi is famous for its architectural beauty and historical importance. It is one of the major centers of tourism in India.

Diksha literally means 'action of campaign' and Bhumi means 'land'. Deekshabhoomi means the land where people were ordained as Buddhists.

Deekshabhoomi is one of the two places of great importance in Ambedkar's life, the other being Chaitya Bhoomi in Mumbai.

There is a garden around the stupa which is maintained by Nagpur Improvement Trust.

How to reach Deekshabhoomi

By Bus:- There is Deekshabhoomi Bus Station near Deekshabhoomi which is at a walking distance of 6 minutes.

By Metro:- Deekshabhoomi is near to Rite Colony metro station which is at a walking distance of 16 minutes.

By Road:- You can also take auto or rickshaw to reach Deekshabhoomi which you will get easily here.

Entry Fee & Timings Deekshabhoomi open from 12:00 am to 12:00 am all days in week, No entry fees.