Chaitya Bhumi, also known as Chaitya Bhoomi, is a memorial to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar in Dadar, Mumbai, at the site where his cremation ceremony took place.
If you’re planning a visit, the annual observances on 6 December and 14 April are important to know about, as thousands of people gather there to pay homage. The memorial is about a four-minute walk from Hotel Amigo near Chaitya Bhumi.
- Location: Shivaji Park, Dadar, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400028
- Nearest railway station: Dadar, on the Central and Western railway lines
- Annual observances: 6 December and 14 April
- Entry and hours: Entry is free, and daily hours are 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Check the BMC official site before you go.
What Chaitya Bhoomi commemorates
Chaitya Bhoomi commemorates Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar at the place where he was laid to rest. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) describes it as his memorial.
A Lok Sabha record states that Ambedkar attained Mahaparinirvan on 6 December 1956, and that the place where his cremation ceremony was performed is known as Chaitya Bhoomi. A Maharashtra government publication explains that a chaitya was built at the site, giving it the name Chaityabhoomi.
The memorial grounds include a stupa, an Ambedkar portrait and statue, with gardens and pathways around them.
Where is Chaitya Bhoomi in Dadar?
Chaitya Bhoomi is in Shivaji Park, Dadar, Mumbai. Its address is Shivaji Park, Dadar, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400028, and Dadar station on the Central and Western railway lines is the nearest railway station.
Shivaji Park is another Dadar landmark, and a visit to the memorial can be combined with time in the park. A guide to Shivaji Park in Dadar covers the nearby green space.
Planning a respectful visit
Chaitya Bhoomi is open daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and entry is free. Check the BMC official site before you go, particularly if you’re planning around a specific date.
Modest dress and respectful conduct are advised. Photography is allowed, with consideration for the memorial setting. Keep those guidelines in mind while walking through the grounds and around the memorial.
When are the crowds largest?
The largest annual gatherings at Chaitya Bhoomi take place on 6 December and 14 April, when thousands of people come to pay homage to Ambedkar. The BMC identifies 6 December as his death anniversary and lists both dates as annual observances.
For Mahaparinirvan Diwas, the influx of visitors begins about two days before 6 December, according to a BMC crowd-management study. Most people leave on the evening of 6 December or the following day. If you’re visiting around either observance, expect a very different scale of gathering from an ordinary day.
What else can you include in a Dadar visit?
Shivaji Park is the nearby landmark most directly connected to a Dadar visit around Chaitya Bhoomi. You can pair the memorial with the park rather than planning around a long list of distant stops. For a broader route, a one-day Mumbai itinerary starting from Dadar puts the neighbourhood into a wider city plan.
FAQs
Who is commemorated at Chaitya Bhoomi?
Chaitya Bhoomi is the memorial to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar at Dadar, Mumbai.
When are the annual observances at Chaitya Bhoomi?
The annual observances are held on 6 December and 14 April. Both dates draw large gatherings.
Is entry to Chaitya Bhoomi free?
Confirm admission details with the BMC before your visit.
Can you take photographs at the memorial?
Photography is allowed, with consideration for the memorial setting.