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Detailed explanation-1: -In Maharashtra, the 66th Dhammachakra Pravartan Day is being celebrated with full zeal and fervor at DeekshaBhoomi in Nagpur. Architect of the Indian Constitution Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar embraced Buddhism on the day of Viajaydashmi on 14th October 1956 with lakhs of his followers at Dikshabhoomi in Nagpur.

Detailed explanation-2: -This year it will be celebrated on October 5, 2022, on the day of Dussehra. In 1956, on Dhammachakra Pravartan Din, Dr Ambedkar and his followers embraced Buddhism at a Buddhist sacred monument in Nagpur called Deekshabhoomi. On this day, many Buddhists gather at Deekshabhoomi to celebrate the mass conversion.

Detailed explanation-3: -from Varanasi is the site where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon “Maha- Dharma-Chakra Pravartan” (in Buddhist terminology, ‘turned the wheel of the law’) after his enlightenment.

Detailed explanation-4: -Deekshabhoomi is spread over four acres of significant land in the city. The stupa was designed by architect Sheo Dan Mal. In 1968, construction started with residential houses for monks, later on P/G College.

Detailed explanation-5: -On Dhammachakra Pravartan Din, a large gathering happened at a Buddhist sacred monument in Nagpur called Deekshabhoomi where Dr Ambedkar and his followers embraced Buddhism. Many Buddhists gather at the place to celebrate the mass conversion of people to Buddhism.