Chaityabhoomi – Memorial of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar

Chaitya Bhoomi located beside Dadar Chowpatty is Mahaparinirvan Memorial of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and his cremation place. Dr B. R. Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. Chaitya Bhoomi is a revered place of pilgrimage for Ambedkar’s followers, who visit millions annually on his death anniversary (Mahaparinirvan Diwas) on 6 December.

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 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 Bhikkhus. The main entrance gate of the Chaitya Bhoomi is replica of the Gate of the Stupa of Sanchi while inside a replica of Ashoka Pillar is made.

The Chaitya Bhoomi was inaugurated by Meerabai Yashvant Ambedkar, the daughter-in-law of B. R. Ambedkar, on 5 December 1971. Here, the relics 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.