Chaityabhoomi, Deekshabhoomi ready to welcome lakhs on Ambedkar Jayanti

Preparations underway for B.R. Ambedkar's birth anniversary at Chaityabhoomi and Deekshabhoomi with heightened security and cultural events.

Preparations are in full swing at Mumbai’s Chaityabhoomi and Nagpur’s Deekshabhoomi, ahead of B.R. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary on Monday (April 14, 2025), with lakhs of followers expected to gather and pay homage to the architect of the Indian Constitution.

Authorities in both cities have ramped up security and civic arrangements, anticipating large crowds.

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Chaityabhoomi in Dadar and Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur are significant landmarks in Ambedkar’s life and legacy. They witness massive footfalls each year on April 14.

Cultural programmes, prayer meetings, and public addresses are scheduled throughout the day as part of the celebrations. Local administrations have appealed to visitors to cooperate with authorities to ensure a peaceful and respectful observance of the occasion.