Deekshabhoomi is a central monument built after the completion of the first Buddhist architecture, a replica of the famous stupa built by the great Emperor Asoka in Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh. It is the largest stupa in Asia. It was Thursday, December 18, 2001 by the then President of India, K. R. Narayanan.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, India's greatest constitutional figure, embraced Buddhism here on October 14, 1956. Deekshabhoomi is a sacred monument of Buddhism in the orange city of Nagpur. Deekshabhoomi is where Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar converted to Buddhism, along with thousands of his followers. This religious conversion took place on October 14, 1956. In the current situation, thousands of people come to Deekshabhoomi and convert to Buddhism.
Nagpur and its surroundings have been the historical center of Buddhism in India, a fact confirmed by archaeological discoveries in this area. The Naga people mostly live in this region, Nag Nadi (river) passes through the center of Nagpur city, which is named after the Naga people. The Nagas spread Buddhism throughout India from this region. Given the historical importance, Dr B. R. Ambedkar felt that no place like Nagpur should start the revival of Buddhism in India(Buddhist Tour Packages from Nagpur).
Deeksha Bhoomi is a very important place for Buddhists and attracts a large number of pilgrims from all over the world. This holy place is also the residence of one of the Buddhist leaders.