Monday 9 April 2012

visit to lucknow

visit to lucknow

Dr. B.R. AMBEDKAR SAMAJIK PARIVARTAN STHAL

one of the major attraction in modern Lucknow,which spread over 107 acres of land in Gomti Nagar, which is dedicated to the memory of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.As one passes through the gateway erected on the Gomti river, this architectural splendor beautifully unfolds itself. In the heart of this sprawling complex, stands a 112 ft. high memorial resembling a Stupa with a 18 ft. high bronze statue of Dr. Ambedkar. The various buildings such as Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Smarak, Samajik Parivartan Sangrahalaya, Samajik Parivartan Gallery, Pratibimb Sthal, Drishya Sthal, Gautam Buddha Sthal, Samajik Parivartan Stambh, expansive forecourt, Monumental elephant gallery, bronze fountains, Ashokan Columns & urns, entrance plazas can also be seen within this grand monument, Its lush gardens & lanes with a 20 ft. wide canal surrounding the memorial and the serene atmosphere leave the visitors spell bound. This memorial also comes alive at night when Sprawling Campus is illuminated with beautiful lighting.This enchanting sight a must see for every visitor to Lucknow.

This construction is the heart of the entire Memorial. The sanctum sanctorum consists of many statues depicting the biography of Ambedkar. There are four doors in opposite directions. This is a construction in the shape of flower with four petals.

There is a statue of Ambedkar seated in a chair, facing towards the two domes. At the bottom of the statue a message in Hindi reads:

DR.Ambedkar vihar

  The Gomti Vihar has been developed on this southern embankment of the river Gomti on an area of about 90 acres near Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Parivartan Sthal. The Vihar, ideal for strolling and picnicking has four adjacent huge parks.

buddha vihar

  5 km away from Charbagh Railway Station on the V.I.P. Road, the Bauddha Vihar Shanti Upvan is another new attraction of the city. The site, spread over an area of about 32.5 acres, presents a rare picture of architecture and symmetry, its magnificent building are built in sand-stone with tall pillars. The Meditation Hall, Library, International Buaddha Shodh Sansthan, four-faceted sculptures Bhikshu Niwas, Restaurant Parking and the lush green gardens are some of the major attractions here.

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