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|caption = Chaitya Bhoomi Stupa<br />
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|location = [[Dadar]], [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]]<br />
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'''Chaitya Bhoomi''', also written as '''Chaityabhoomi''' ([[IAST]]: ''Caityabhūmī'', Officially: ''Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Chaityabhoomi Memorial'') is a Buddhist [[chaitya]] and the cremation place of [[B. R. Ambedkar]], the architect of the [[Indian Constitution]] and the revived [[Buddhism in India]]. It is situated beside [[Dadar]] Chowpatty (beach), [[Mumbai]], Maharashtra, India. 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><br />
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The [[Chief Minister of Maharashtra]], the Governor, the Minister, and many other politicians pay tribute to Ambedkar every year on 6 December at 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><br />
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==Structural details==<br />
[[File:The Buddha and Babasaheb Ambedkar inside Chaitya Bhoomi Stupa, Mumbai.jpg|thumb|right|The Buddha and Babasaheb Ambedkar inside Chaitya Bhoomi Stupa]]<br />
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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&nbsp;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.<br />
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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><br />
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==Mahaparinirvan Din==<br />
[[File:Chaitya Bhoomi gate and Ashoka pillar.jpg|thumb|Chaitya Bhoomi gate and Ashoka pillar]]<br />
[[File:Ambedkar 2013 stamp of India.jpg|thumb|Ambedkar and Chaitya Bhoomi on a 2013 postage stamp of India]]<br />
Ambedkar's death anniversary (6 December) 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><br />
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==Gallery==<br />
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File:Chaitya Bhoomi Stupa 01.jpg|Chaitya Bhoomi<br />
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File:Ashoka pillar, Chaitya Bhoomi 04.jpg|Ashoka pillar, Chaitya Bhoomi<br />
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File:Ashoka pillar and Chaitya Bhoomi gate (inner side).jpg|Ashoka pillar and Chaitya Bhoomi gate (inner side)<br />
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File:Chaitya Bhoomi Stupa 04.jpg|Chaitya Bhoomi Volunteers of [[Samata Sainik Dal]] and Ambedkars followers, surrounded by Chaitya Bhoomi on Mahaparinirvana Day<br />
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File:Structure of Chaitya Bhoomi stupa inside Chaitya Bhoomi.jpg|Structure of Chaitya Bhoomi stupa inside Chaitya Bhoomi<br />
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File:Replica of Sanchi gate at Chaitya Bhoomi.png|Replica of Sanchi gate carving at Chaitya Bhoomi<br />
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File:Sand carved Buddha at Dadar Chowpatty.png|Sand carved Buddha at Dadar Chowpatty on Mahaparinirvan Din<br />
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File:People across India gathered at Chaitya Bhoomi on 6th December.png|People across India gathered at Chaitya Bhoomi on 6 December<br />
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File:An offering at Chaitya Bhoomi by family.png|An offering at Dadar Chowpatty by family<br />
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File:A Buddhist monk watching photo exhibition at Chaitya Bhoomi.png|A Buddhist monk watching photo exhibition at Chaitya Bhoomi<br />
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File:Resting Place Of Yashwant Bhimrao Ambedkar.jpg|Resting Place Of [[Yashwant Bhimrao Ambedkar]]<br />
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==See also==<br />
*''[[The Buddha and His Dhamma]]''<br />
* [[Dalit Buddhist Movement]]<br />
* [[Deekshabhoomi]]<br />
* [[Global Vipassana Pagoda]]<br />
* [[Navayana Buddhism]]<br />
* [[Statue of Equality (Ambedkar)|Statue of Equality]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
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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]]<br />
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