The “Dhwajarohan” ceremony marks a major moment as the saffron flag is raised atop the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in a symbolic completion event.
PM Modi in Ayodhya Today to Hoist the Ram Temple Flag: 10 Points
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Ayodhya today for a special ceremony at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. He will hoist a sacred saffron flag on the main temple tower. The event marks an important moment in the ongoing development of the Ram Temple.
Here are the 10 key highlights:
- PM Modi will hoist a 22-foot saffron flag on the shikhar of the Ram Temple.
- The flag has a Sun symbol, the ‘Om’ symbol, and the Kovidara tree—all considered holy.
- The temple tower follows the traditional Nagara-style architecture of North India.
- The ceremony takes place on Vivah Panchami, a day that celebrates the marriage of Lord Ram and Sita.
- The date is also linked to Guru Tegh Bahadur, who meditated in Ayodhya centuries ago.
- Around 108 acharyas from Ayodhya, Kashi, and South India will take part in the rituals.
- Visitors can enter the temple only with QR-coded passes until 2:30 PM today.
- The city of Ayodhya has been cleaned and prepared with new signs and improved roads.
- PM Modi had earlier laid the foundation stone in 2020 and attended the idol consecration in January 2024.
- The flag represents unity, dignity, and cultural continuity, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.
Significance of the Ceremony
The “Dhwajarohan” ceremony is seen as a symbolic step toward completing the Ram Temple. It also carries cultural importance for millions of devotees. Senior leaders and religious figures are expected to attend, making it a major national event.
