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  2. Ambedkar Jayanti - Wikipedia

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    Ambedkar Jayanti processions are carried out by his followers at Chaitya Bhoomi in Mumbai and Deeksha Bhoomi in Nagpur. [9] It is a customary for senior national figures, such as the President , Prime Minister and leaders of major political parties, to pay homage at the statue of Ambedkar at the Parliament of India in New Delhi .

  3. B. R. Ambedkar - Wikipedia

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    The foundation stone was laid in 2016, but the construction of the statue began in 2021. The statue was inaugurated on 14 April 2023, by K. Chandrashekhar Rao, the Chief Minister of Telangana, on the 132nd Ambedkar Jayanti. Ambedkar's grandson Prakash Ambedkar was the chief guest of the event. The statue is made up of over 360 tonnes of steel ...

  4. Students' Day (Maharashtra) - Wikipedia

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    On 7 November 1900, Ambedkar entered the Government High School (now Pratap Singh High School) at Rajwada Chowk in Satara, Maharashtra in the first English standard. Here he learned till 1904, i.e. up to the fourth standard. The school records his name as "Bhiva Ramji Ambedkar".

  5. Chaitya Bhoomi - Wikipedia

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    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. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The Chief Minister of Maharashtra , the Governor, the Minister and many other politicians pay tribute to Ambedkar every year on 6 December in Chaitya Bhoomi.

  6. History of Buddhism in India - Wikipedia

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    Ambedkar was a champion of class rights in India, He is also credited as being the "Father of the Indian Constitution". [105] [106] Ambedkar Jayanti is celebrated in India as well as other countries. [107] Ambedkar Jayanti processions are undertaken by his Buddhist followers at Chaitya Bhoomi in Mumbai and Deeksha

  7. Public holidays in India - Wikipedia

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    Ambedkar Jayanti: Fixed Honors B. R. Ambedkar (1891-1956), the father of Indian Constitution, who was born on 14 April 1891 [9] April – June: Buddha's Birthday: Floating Buddhist festival that celebrates Gautama Buddha, founder of Buddhism (c. 563-483 BC). It is celebrated on the full moon day of the Vaisakha month of the Buddhist calendar ...

  8. Dhammachakra Pravartan Din - Wikipedia

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    Dhammachakra Pravartan Din or Dhammachakra Pravartan Diwas (translation: Dhamma Wheel's Promulgation Day) is a Buddhist festival in India. This is the day to celebrate the Buddhist acceptance of B. R. Ambedkar and his approximately 600,000 followers on 14 October 1956 at Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur.

  9. Constitution Day (India) - Wikipedia

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    Since 2015 was the 125th birth anniversary year of B. R. Ambedkar (14 April 1891 – 6 December 1956), who is known as the father of the Indian constitution, the government decided in May 2015 to celebrate this year "in a big way".