Historical Period20c CE
Conversion 14 October 1956; stupa construction July 1978–2001 (architect Sheo Dan Mal); inaugurated 18 December 2001 (President K. R. Narayanan)
3000 BCEModernPresent
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Abhyankar Nagar, South Ambazari Road, NagpurMaharashtra
Conversion 14 October 1956; stupa construction July 1978–2001 (architect Sheo Dan Mal); inaugurated 18 December 2001 (President K. R. Narayanan)
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A Temple Record
Deekshabhoomi Stupa, Nagpur
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I.Overview
A Sacred Site
In Abhyankar Nagar, South Ambazari Road, Nagpur, Maharashtra, there stands Deekshabhoomi Stupa, Nagpur — dikshabhoomi — the hollow Sanchi-modelled stupa (1978–2001) marking Ambedkar's 14 October 1956 mass conversion: largest hollow stupa on earth, relics, Bodhi tree, 22-vows pillar; Dhammachakra Pravartan Din gathering of millions.
III.Timeline
Sacred Timeline
Dhamma Chakra Pravartan, 14 October 1956
Stupa consecration, 2001
X.Sacred Story
A Temple Record
An editorial reading of the site, woven from its architectural, historical, and scriptural data.
In Abhyankar Nagar, South Ambazari Road, Nagpur, Maharashtra, Deekshabhoomi Stupa, Nagpur — a conversion 14 october 1956; stupa construction july 1978–2001 (architect sheo dan mal); inaugurated 18 december 2001 (president k. r. narayanan) site — dikshabhoomi — the hollow Sanchi-modelled stupa (1978–2001) marking Ambedkar's 14 October 1956 mass conversion: largest hollow stupa on earth, relics, Bodhi tree, 22-vows pillar; Dhammachakra Pravartan Din gathering of millions.
§Historical Arc
The earliest event recorded here is dhamma chakra pravartan, 14 october 1956. Through the centuries, the temple witnessed stupa consecration, 2001. Ambedkar's oath to lakhs on Ashok Vijaya Dashami — the Nag people/homeland reason given for choosing Nagpur.
Dhamma Chakra Pravartan, 14 October 1956
§A Visitor's Approach
01Walk the pradakshina path. Note the earliest event recorded here — dhamma chakra pravartan, 14 october 1956.
02The tradition here is buddhist. Sit. Listen. The darshan is its own teaching.
§Practical Notes
When to Visit
Open year-round. Visit at dawn for the deepest quiet.
Tradition
Buddhist
Historical Depth
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