Ambedkar Memorial Park
The bronze statue of Ambedkar in Ambedkar Memorial; the base is inscribed "My struggle of life is my only message." The Ambedkar statue was modeled on the sculpture of Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C..
Pratibimb Sthal
Ambedkar Memorial Park
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Among Things To Do in Lucknow
Tags : Garden & Park
Timings : 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Entry Fee : Free
Also Refered As:
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial
Dr. Ambedkar Park, Lucknow Overview
Ambedkar Memorial Park was constructed by the Mayawati government in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. It was built to commemorate people who dedicated their lives to equality and human justice, such as Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar and Kanshi Ram. Built at a cost of around seven billion rupees, it is one of the most prominent landmarks in the city.
Built in the name of Dr BR Ambedkar, this public park is also dedicated to many other freedom fighters including Jyotiba Phule, Birsa Munda, Kanshi Ram and Sree Narayana Guru. Although it is not as green, the park houses various statues and structures of great historic importance.
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Ambedkar Memorial Park History
Founded in 1995, the Ambedkar Memorial Park was formerly known as the Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Udyan. However, with further renovations in 2002, the Udyan came to be known as the Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial.
The memorial was eventually revamped in 2007 and was finally a full-fledged public space only in 2008. The Ambedkar Park was soon renamed as Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial in 2012.
The memorial was eventually revamped in 2007 and was finally a full-fledged public space only in 2008. The Ambedkar Park was soon renamed as Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial in 2012.
Park Architecture
The red sandstone structure of the memorial houses many other significant pieces on its park premises.
Ambedkar Stupa
Situated on a pedestal, this stupa houses a massive bronze structure of Dr BR Ambedkar sitting on a chair. The base of this revered image holds an engraving of the line "My struggle of life is my only message."
Since it has an open-flower kind of architectural design, it houses four opposite facing doorways. The inner space of the Ambedkar stupa exhibits various portraits of Dr Ambedkar and his life.
Museum - Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Sangrahalay
Spread across 2.5 acres, this museum is roofed with two dome-like structures. Each dome holds statues belonging to different personalities.
One of them sites statues of freedom fighters including Ambedkar, Jyotiba Phule and Shri Narayana Guru. Whereas, the other has marble idols of individuals such as Gautam Buddha, Sant Ravi Das, Sri Birsa Munda and Sant Kabir Das.
Pratibimb Sthal
This is a 107-acred expanse marking the entrance to the memorial. It hosts sixty and odd elephants parallel to each other. There is a huge central musical fountain towards the memorial's entrance.
Gallery - Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Gallery
The gallery is a vital preserve of various artefacts and documents crucial to Dr Ambedkar, his life and his importance in the freedom struggle.
There are also several bronze-embellished wall work and other statues as well. There is also a small souvenir shop selling books and other relics here.
Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Drashya Sthal
An encompassing viewpoint of the entire memorial park, this Drashya Sthal has been laid out on an 80 feet tall pyramidical structure. There is also constant water flowing from its pinnacle.
Ambedkar Stupa
Situated on a pedestal, this stupa houses a massive bronze structure of Dr BR Ambedkar sitting on a chair. The base of this revered image holds an engraving of the line "My struggle of life is my only message."
Since it has an open-flower kind of architectural design, it houses four opposite facing doorways. The inner space of the Ambedkar stupa exhibits various portraits of Dr Ambedkar and his life.
Museum - Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Sangrahalay
Spread across 2.5 acres, this museum is roofed with two dome-like structures. Each dome holds statues belonging to different personalities.
One of them sites statues of freedom fighters including Ambedkar, Jyotiba Phule and Shri Narayana Guru. Whereas, the other has marble idols of individuals such as Gautam Buddha, Sant Ravi Das, Sri Birsa Munda and Sant Kabir Das.
Pratibimb Sthal
This is a 107-acred expanse marking the entrance to the memorial. It hosts sixty and odd elephants parallel to each other. There is a huge central musical fountain towards the memorial's entrance.
Gallery - Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Gallery
The gallery is a vital preserve of various artefacts and documents crucial to Dr Ambedkar, his life and his importance in the freedom struggle.
There are also several bronze-embellished wall work and other statues as well. There is also a small souvenir shop selling books and other relics here.
Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Drashya Sthal
An encompassing viewpoint of the entire memorial park, this Drashya Sthal has been laid out on an 80 feet tall pyramidical structure. There is also constant water flowing from its pinnacle.
How to Reach the Ambedkar Memorial Park
Situated about 4 km from the Lucknow city centre, the Ambedkar Memorial Park is a 10-minute drive away. There are a bunch of cheap transport options such as cycle-rickshaws, shared cabs and shared autos.
However, other modes include buses, metros and individual cabs. Sachivalaya metro station is the nearest metro head to the park. It is just about 5 km away. There are buses available from Sachivalaya to Ambedkar Memorial Park as well
However, other modes include buses, metros and individual cabs. Sachivalaya metro station is the nearest metro head to the park. It is just about 5 km away. There are buses available from Sachivalaya to Ambedkar Memorial Park as well
