Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hoisted a saffron flag atop the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, in a grand ceremony called the Dhwajarohan Utsav. The event coincided with Vivah Panchami, the traditional celebration of Lord Ram and Sita’s wedding, adding spiritual significance to the occasion.
The flag, known as the Dharma Dhwaj, is triangular and carries three symbols: a radiant sun representing Lord Ram’s Suryavanshi lineage, the sacred syllable “Om,” and the Kovidara tree. Modi hoisted the flag during the auspicious Abhijit Muhurat, calling the moment the fulfilment of a centuries-old dream for millions of devotees. He described it as the beginning of a new chapter for the temple and its followers.
The ceremony was attended by senior leaders, including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Governor Anandiben Patel, and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. Devotees and visitors gathered in large numbers to witness the historic moment, while security arrangements were tight with thousands of personnel deployed, barricades in place, and digital surveillance to manage the crowd.
Ayodhya city was illuminated for the occasion, with vibrant decorations, floral arrangements, rangoli designs, and laser shows transforming the temple complex into a spectacular scene of devotion and celebration.
The Ram Temple’s construction began with the Bhoomi Pujan in 2020, and the inner sanctum of the temple was inaugurated in January 2024. Today’s flag-hoisting marks the formal completion of the major construction phase.
Prime Minister Modi also urged devotees to visit the Sapt Mandir within the temple complex, which houses shrines dedicated to seven ancient sages including Vashishtha and Vishwamitra, offering a complete spiritual experience for visitors.
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