PM Modi Hoists Saffron Flag At Ayodhya Ram Temple, Marking Completion Of Construction

The historic Dhwajarohan ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya symbolized the culmination of decades of anticipation and devotion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat and other dignitaries, raised the saffron Dharma Dhwaj atop the temple’s shikhar. The flag, measuring 10 feet by 20 feet, carries sacred symbols including the radiant Sun, the ‘Om’, and the Kovidara tree, representing Lord Ram’s lineage and spiritual heritage.  

The ceremony was conducted during the Abhijit Muhurat, a planetary alignment considered highly auspicious in Hindu tradition. The timing coincided with Vivah Panchami, commemorating the divine union of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita, adding further spiritual significance to the event.  

Key highlights from the announcement include  

• PM Modi hoisted the saffron Dharma Dhwaj atop the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.  
• The flag features the Sun, ‘Om’, and the Kovidara tree, symbolizing sacrifice and Ramrajya.  
• The event was attended by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, UP Governor Anandiben Patel, and CM Yogi Adityanath.  
• The ceremony coincided with Vivah Panchami, marking Lord Ram and Goddess Sita’s divine wedding.  
• Thousands of devotees and dignitaries gathered in Ayodhya to witness the historic moment.  
• The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra confirmed the flag hoisting as the formal completion of temple construction.  
• The saffron flag symbolizes fire, sacrifice, and the rising sun, representing dedication and cultural renewal.  
• Ayodhya resonated with devotional fervor, with celebrations marking a new chapter in India’s cultural and spiritual history.  

The completion of the Ram Temple and the ceremonial flag hoisting represent not only a religious milestone but also a cultural and national moment of unity. The event underscores Ayodhya’s transformation into a global spiritual hub, blending tradition, devotion, and architectural grandeur.  

Sources: Nagpur Today, India TV News, Times of India, New Indian Express, Indian Express, News18