Mohan Bhagwat on Ram Mandir Flag Hoisting: A Historic Moment of Sacrifice and Fulfillment

“Those Who Made Sacrifices Must Have Found Peace Today”: Mohan Bhagwat at Ram Mandir Flag Hoisting

Ayodhya: The ceremonial hoisting of a saffron flag atop the Ram Temple in Ayodhya marks the formal completion of its construction, culminating decades of devotion and effort. The right-angled triangular flag, measuring 10 feet in height and 20 feet in length, features three significant symbols: a radiant Sun, the sacred ‘Om’, and the Kovidara tree.

At the Dhwajarohan Utsav, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat said that those who sacrificed for the construction of the Ram Mandir must have found peace today.

“Today is a day of positivity for us. So many people sacrificed for this, and their souls must have found peace. Ashok ji (Ashok Singhal) must have felt peace today. Mahant Ramchandra Das ji Maharaj, Dalmia ji (senior VHP leader Vishnu Hari Dalmia), and countless saints, students, and devotees from all walks of life, who gave their lives—or even those who couldn’t participate but always dreamed of this temple—would feel fulfilled today,” Bhagwat said.

He added that many who remained in the background continued to hope for the temple’s construction. “The temple has now been built, and today the shastriya prakriya of the temple has been completed. The Dhwajarohan has been performed,” he said.

A 500-Year Struggle Demonstrating Hindu ‘Satva’

Bhagwat highlighted the long journey leading to this historic moment. “Even ignoring the centuries-long struggle, it still took at least 30 years to reach this day. This saffron flag — the Bhagwa — is a dharma dhwaj, now atop the temple,” he said.

He emphasized that Hindus have demonstrated their ‘satva’ (purity, virtue, and goodness) through a 500-year struggle. “Now Ram Lalla is here, and this temple stands built. We must build a Bharat that offers truth to the world,” Bhagwat added.

The RSS chief described the Ram temple as a symbol of truth and righteousness. “The work of spreading dharma, knowledge, and truth to the world has begun, and we must move forward with courage despite all obstacles. Today is a day of gratitude and renewed resolve—the same resolve entrusted to us by our ancestors. Those born in this country are like elder brothers. The world has expectations from us, and we must work to fulfil them,” he said.

He further said, “Ram Lalla is now in the temple. We must take his name and bring purpose to the work we have been doing. This temple is more divine and grand than anyone could have imagined.”

PM Modi and RSS Chief Hoist Flag

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat ceremonially hoisted the saffron flag atop the Shikhar of the Ram temple, marking the formal completion of construction. Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were also present at the historic event.

The flag, a right-angled triangle measuring 10 feet by 20 feet, bears the image of a radiant Sun symbolizing the brilliance and valor of Bhagwan Shri Ram, along with an ‘Om’ inscription and the Kovidara tree. The hoisting was performed on Abhijit Muhurat, a planetary constellation considered auspicious by Hindus, temple officials said.

Champat Rai, general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, described the ceremony as the formal completion of the temple’s construction. The saffron color of the flag represents fire and the rising sun, symbolizing sacrifice and dedication.