Dr. Ambedkar Memorial in Airoli identified as distinctive landmark in the country

- Vikram Gaikwad
- 04 Dec, 2023
Over 200,000 visitors in two years mark Airoli's Dr. Ambedkar Memorial as a distinctive landmark
The Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial located in Sector-15, Airoli has quickly emerged as a unique landmark in the country within a short span. On December 5, 2023, marking the completion of two years since its establishment, this Memorial has been visited by over 2,01,000 citizens, celebrating it as a progressive landmark.
Visitors paying homage at this memorial, ranging from intellectuals, literary figures, renowned personalities from various fields, have acknowledged this as a repository of knowledge based on Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's ideology. It not only reflects his life and thoughts but also houses a rich library with over 5,000 books directly related to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s character and ideology, including an audio-visual, fully-equipped e-library.
The special feature of projecting Dr. Babasaheb's life journey through holographic presentations has added an intriguing facet to this memorial. With an imposing meditation centre accommodating 200 individuals and an auditorium with a seating capacity of 250, along with top-notch facilities, the memorial stands out as an exceptional place of intellectual enrichment.
Distinguished lectures and seminars organized here have sparked intellectual discussions, drawing considerable attention. The engaging discussions have not only garnered enthusiastic responses but have also witnessed the active participation of renowned intellectuals.
The impactful presence of the memorial on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc., has attracted numerous likes and comments from citizens across the globe, highlighting its significance.
Inculcating the culture of knowledge enrichment among the younger generation, parents often organize visits for their children to the memorial, fostering a sense of intellectual curiosity among them.
The extraordinary qualities of this landmark, conveyed by visitors to others through word of mouth, have significantly contributed to spreading awareness about the memorial and urging people to visit and experience its significance. Many individuals, while visiting Mumbai for sightseeing, ensure a visit to this memorial as part of their itinerary.
On the occasion of Dr. Ambedkar's Mahaparinirvan Diwas at Chaityabhoomi, Dadar, various distinctive stalls will be set up at the Airoli Sector-15 Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial. These stalls will showcase the significance of the memorial through informative displays accompanied by attractive photographs. Visitors attending Chaityabhoomi are encouraged to visit these stalls and experience a unique and memorable interaction with the knowledge memorial.