Specialities Of Nagpur

Oranges, One of well-known specialties of Nagpur is the world famous Nagpur orange, the cultivation of which in Vidarbha region of Maharashtra has brought indispensable glory to the region. The orange is cultivated in 80000 hectares area in Vidarbha with a total production of nearly 5 lakh tons. Nagpur orange in Nagpur district is cultivated in 20, 965 hectares area. There is an interesting story how the cultivation of Nagpur orange in this region started. The cultivation of Nagpur orange was tested for the first time as a kitchen garden plant during 1896 by Late Shri. Raje Raghujiraje Bhonsle and observed as a successful venture. Since then, its cultivation attained momentum year after year and by now, it is claimed to be one of the most remunerative potential foreign exchange earning crops of not only this region but also as one of the horticultural crops after mango and banana at national level

Glory of Nagpur

Zero Mile StoneZero Mile Stone is said to be the exact middle point or center of India. This important place is decorated by beautiful statues of horses. Because of this Nagpur City has got importance of being in the 'Heart of the Country'/ Centrally located place.

Glory of City

Diksha Bhoomi

In the heart of the city, there is a beautiful place for meditation. Diksha Bhoomi, as the place known with a hugh stupa built. This stupa, although being in the heart of the city, has became a place of meditation, both for Buddhists and neo-Buddhists , and everyone who wants to experience serenity. This is the site in Nagpur where Dr. B.R. Ambedkar converted to Buddhism with five lakhs of his followers on Dushara (Vijaya Dashami), October 14, 1956. Since then Mauryan emperor Ashoka is believed to have converted formally to the Way of the Buddha on this day, Ambedkarite Buddhists observe it as "Ashoka Vijaya Dashami". There is hugh gathering of people coming from all over India and world this day. This place has been making nagpur really glorius.