PM Modi & Mohan Bhagwat Hoist Saffron Flag at Ayodhya Ram Mandir

PM Modi and Mohan Bhagwat Hoist Saffron Flag at Ayodhya Ram Mandir During ‘Dhwajarohan’ Ceremony

New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat hoisted the saffron flag atop the Shikhar of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir on Tuesday, November 25, coinciding with Vivah Panchami. The ceremony, attended by high-profile dignitaries including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, marked a significant milestone in the temple’s construction and celebrated a new chapter of cultural heritage and national unity.

The flag-hoisting ceremony, known as Dhwajarohan, took place during the Panchami of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Margashirsha, aligning with the auspicious Abhijit Muhurat of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita’s Vivah Panchami, symbolizing their divine union. The day also commemorates the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth Sikh Guru, who meditated in Ayodhya for 48 hours in the 17th century, adding further spiritual significance.

Prior to the ceremony, PM Modi visited the Saptmandir, which houses temples dedicated to Maharshi Vashishtha, Maharshi Vishwamitra, Maharshi Agastya, Maharshi Valmiki, Devi Ahilya, Nishadraj Guha, and Mata Shabari.

Ceremonial Flag Hoisting
The ten-foot by twenty-foot saffron flag hoisted by PM Modi and Mohan Bhagwat features a radiant sun symbolizing the brilliance and valor of Bhagwan Shri Ram, the sacred Kovidara tree, and the ‘Om’ symbol, representing the ideals of Ram Rajya and national unity. The flag-hoisting marks the completion of the temple’s construction and celebrates its cultural and spiritual significance.

Architectural and Cultural Significance
The Ram Mandir Shikhar is constructed in the traditional North Indian Nagara style, while the surrounding 800-metre circumambulatory Parkota reflects South Indian architectural elements, highlighting a fusion of India’s diverse temple traditions. The temple complex features 87 intricately carved stone episodes from the Valmiki Ramayana on the main walls and 79 bronze-cast episodes depicting Indian cultural narratives along the enclosure walls, providing visitors with an immersive educational and cultural experience.