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Ayodhya Ram temple: PM Modi hoists saffron flag marking completion of construction
Ayodhya Ram temple: PM Modi hoists saffron flag marking completion of construction
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (November 25, 2025) ceremonially hoisted the saffron flag — Dharma Dhwaj — at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, signifying the completion of the Ram Temple's construction.
Mr. Modi hoisted the right-angled triangular saffron flag, 10 feet high and 20 feet long, bearing the image of a radiant Sun symbolising Lord Ram's valour, an ‘Om', and the Kovidara tree. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak (chief) Mohan Bhagwat and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanth were also present.
“Today, the city of Ayodhya is witnessing another tipping point in India's cultural consciousness. This moment of flag hoisting, celebrating the pinnacle of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, is unique and ethereal. Siyawar Ramchandra ki Jai,” said Mr. Modi, addressing the gathering.
Mr. Adityanath described the flag hoisting as the beginning of a new era.
In this screenshot from a video posted on Nov. 25, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath looks on as RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat speaks during the ‘Dhwajarohan' ceremony at the Ram Temple, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Photo: @NarendraModi/YT via PTI Photo
“The grand temple of Lord Shri Ram is a symbol of faith, respect and self-pride of 140 crore Indians. Today's auspicious day is dedicated to the unending struggle of the revered saints, warriors and devotees of Shri Ram, who dedicated their lives to the movement and struggle. The divine coincidence of Vivah Panchami is making this festival even more holy,” said Mr. Adityanath.
Mr. Adityanath added that flag hoisting is a proclamation of the truth that the light of religion is immortal and the values of Ram Rajya are timeless.
“The saffron flag hoisted at Shri Ram Mandir is also a symbol of religion, dignity, truth, justice and national religion. It is a symbol of the concept of a developed India. We are witnessing a New India, where there is a perfect synergy of development and heritage. This is giving it new heights,” said Mr. Adityanath.
Earlier in the day, the city of Ayodhya resonated with devotional fervour as thousands of devotees streamed into the temple town ahead of Prime Minister Modi's visit to ceremonially hoist the saffron flag atop the Ram temple.
From the crack of dawn, chants of “Jai Shri Ram” echoed across the city as visiting seers and pilgrims termed the hoisting of the temple flag — a sacred ceremony called “Dhwaj Arohan” — one of historic fulfilment.
People attend the ‘Dhwajarohan' ceremony at the Ram Temple, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Photo: @NarendraModi/YT via PTI Photo
The city had been under a heavy security blanket, with extensive checking of incoming vehicles and questioning of passengers at all entry points.
According to officials, 6,970 personnel, including ATS commandos, NSG snipers, cyber experts and specialised technical teams, were deployed in the temple town. Anti-drone systems and advanced surveillance technology were active in and around the temple complex.
Senior officers supervised crowd management, security screening, explosives detection and emergency response systems, while bomb squads, dog squads, VVIP protection units, fire personnel and rapid response teams are stationed at key points.
During his visit, the Prime Minister also offered prayers at the Ram Darbar Garbh Grah and the Ram Lalla Garbh Grah, and visited the Saptmandir, Sheshavtar Mandir and the Mata Annapurna temple.
The temple complex features 87 carved stone episodes from the Valmiki Ramayana on the outer walls of the shrine and 79 bronze-cast depictions from Indian culture along the enclosure walls.
Published - November 25, 2025 09:07 am IST
Ayodhya Ram Temple / Ayodhya / Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Source: TheHindu
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