Dhamma Jyothi Yatra to be held in Kalaburagi on October 14
The Rahul Yuvaka Sangha is organizing the 'Dhamma Jyothi Yatra' in Kalaburagi to commemorate the 70th anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar’s conversion to Buddhism. The event will feature a procession and tributes to Buddhist scriptures and values.
Why it matters
The event marks a significant cultural and social milestone in Indian history, reflecting the ongoing influence of Ambedkar's social transformation movement.
The Rahul Yuvaka Sangha will organise a grand ‘Dhamma Jyothi Yatra–2026’ in Kalaburagi on Wednesday (October 14) to mark the 70th anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar’s conversion to Buddhism.
Addressing a press conference in Kalaburagi city on Monday, sangha members Suryakant Nimbalkar and Lakshmikant Hubballi said the procession would begin at the Dr. Ambedkar statue at Jagat Circle and then proceed to Karuna Buddha Vihara in Basava Nagar in the city. A statue of the Buddha and Dhamma scriptures would be carried in the procession. He appealed to residents of all localities in the city, along with Buddhist followers, to participate in large numbers.
On October 14, 1956, Dr. Ambedkar embraced Buddhism along with lakhs of followers in Nagpur, administering 22 vows that charted a new course for their lives. The historic event marked a significant milestone in the social transformation of the country, Mr. Nimbalkar added.
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