Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur

Name: Deekshabhoomi
Address: Nagpur, India

#3 among attractions in Nagpur

Top attraction, Memorial, Buddhist architecture

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Deekshabhoomi is a sacred monument of Navayana Buddhism located at Nagpur city in Maharashtra state of India, where B. R. Ambedkar, embraced Buddhism with approximately 600,000 of his followers mainly scheduled caste peoples on Ashoka Vijaya Dashami on 14 October 1956. Ambedkar revived Buddhism in India. Ambedkar's conversion to Buddhism is deeply significant for millions of people in India. According to the 2011 India census, more than 87% of the total Buddhist population in India are Ambedkarite Buddhists. ()

Local name: दीक्षाभूमि Coordinates: 21°7'42"N, 79°4'1"E

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Deekshabhoomi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Maharajbagh Zoo, Dr. Ambedkar College, Shivaji Science College, Dhanwate National College.

1.2 miNE
Zoo
Maharajbagh Zoo, Nagpur
31 min walk • Maharajbagh zoo is the central zoo of Nagpur, India. The zoo is located in the heart of the city and has been built on the garden of the Bhonsle and Maratha rulers of the city. The zoo comes under the Central Zoo Authority of India and is maintained by the Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth of Nagpur.
~420 ftNE
Universities and schools
Dr. Ambedkar College, Nagpur
3 min walk • Dr. Ambedkar College, Nagpur, established in 1964, is one of the oldest general degree colleges in Nagpur, Maharashtra. This college offers different courses in science, arts and commerce. It is affiliated to Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University.
1 miNW
Universities and schools
Shivaji Science College, Nagpur
26 min walk • Shivaji Science College, Nagpur, established in 1967, is a general degree science college in Nagpur, Maharashtra. This college offers different courses in science. It is affiliated to Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University.
1 miE
Universities and schools
Dhanwate National College, Nagpur
25 min walk • Dhanwate National College, established in 1935, is one of the oldest general degree college in Nagpur, Maharashtra. This college offers different courses in arts and commerce. It is affiliated to Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University.
1 miNE
Neighbourhood
Dhantoli, Nagpur
25 min walk • Dhantoli is located in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. It is densely populated. It is home to a large number of hospitals and other establishments. Initially Dhantoli was the home to Booty the Treasurer of Raja of Nagpur and Marathi Brahmins.
0.4 miN
21°8'5"N • 79°4'2"E
Leartigiano Art Gallery Nagpur, Nagpur
12 min walk • Museum
1 miNE
21°8'6"N • 79°4'52"E
Tilak Vidyalaya, Nagpur
27 min walk • Park
1.2 miNE
Sport, Sport venue
Yashwant Stadium, Nagpur
31 min walk • Yashwant Stadium is a football stadium in Nagpur, India. It has a maximum standing capacity of 50,000 for football matches. It hosted Nagpur Premier League football matches in front of capacity crowds.