DEEKSHABHOOMI :- Bharat Ratna Dr B. R. Ambedkar along with thousands of his followers embrassed Buddhism on Oct 14' 1956 at Deekshabhoomi located at western Nagpur near Ramdaspeth. Since then the site is regarded as a pilgrimage centre for Buddhist. A memorial has since been constructed at the spot. This started with construction of a Bhikshu Niwas in 1968, followed by a P/G degree college and finally a majestic towering monument consisting of replicas of gate of Sanchi Stupa, constructed at a cost of Rs. 6 crores. 5000 Bhikshu can be accomodated in each storey. The diameter and height of the dome is 120 ft. Granites, Marbles and Dholpur Sandstone have been used for the construction of this 4000 sq. ft. hall. The President of India has recently inaugurated this majestic monuments that is a symbol of national integration and secularism and a place of pride for Nagpurians.
THE DRAGON PALACE TEMPLE, KAMPTEE :- Kamptee, satellite township of Nagpur, has recently earned a scintillating identity through the magnificent Dragon palace temple. The unique Buddhist temple with its attractive architecture and landscape was inaugurated on 23 Nov' 1999 by Mother Noriko Ogawa society, Japan on the follow-up by local MLA and minister of state of water and sanitration Ms Sulekha Kumbhare.
The temple sprawls on 10 acre of land, having a serine and beautiful buddhist prayer centre. A hude idol of Lord Buddha is installed on the first floor of the Meditation hall which is carved out of a Single Sandalwood block. The temple with its characteristic architecture has already received an international award for best concrete structure. The dazzling while walls of the temple signify for peace, purity and divinity. The devotees who assemble there chant 'Nangu-Mayo-Ho-Renge-Kyo' during the meditating hours. The architechtural masterpiece of Nagpur i.e. the Dragon Palace temple is also called 'Lotus Temple' & stands tall amidst sprawling lush green lawns, dotted with flowering plants & laid down in an attractive landscape pattern. The Ogawa society which maintains the temple also looks after allied social activities which include running a mobile hospital, a welfare centre, an orphanage & a school for poor.
JAADU MAHAL, VISHWAKARMA NAGAR, NAGPUR :- At Vishvakarma nagar, on Manewada Road is yet another unique place which can truely be called gem of Nagpur. This is a building called Jaadu Mahal (the magic place) which is constructed by famous Magician of Nagpur Late Sunil Bhavsar. This is perhaps the only magic palace in the country with its unique characterisation. In this premises various magic tricks are demonstrated. The Jaadu Mahal remains open even on sundays. Its a treat to visit this gem of Nagpur.
GANGAVATARAN SHIVA STATUE AT NANDANWAN :- In the premise of Shri Laxmi Narayan temple located in Nandanvan area of east Nagpur, a trust of religious Nagpurian has decided to construct a 51 feet statue of Lord Shiva . The pledged gaint size statue has been designed by sculpture Shri Indrageet Sakharam Tidke of Malakoti distt. , Nanded The constructed of this unique statue has already began at the site. Once completed , this will be one of the most magnificiant statues in Vidharbha and perhaps India . It is likely to prove one of major centres of attraction at Nagpur.
LATA MANGESHKAR MUSICAL GARDEN AT SURYA NAGAR, EAST NAGPUR. :- The musical garden is constructed at Surya Nagar, Nagpur under the direction of NIT trustee Jaiprakash Gupta. The sprawling garden besides having having a landscaped garden and lawn, will also have musical fountains, curious architectural sites based on ragas, raganis, and nodes of Indian Classical music which will be operated by musician. There will also be a huge open air theatre sufficient to accomodate about 2500 music loving crowd in the premises where large concerts can be organised .The musical garden when complete, will inspire Children to take up music as their career and will prove to a centre of attraction of Nagpurians.
No comments:
Post a Comment