Ayodhya Ram Temple Flag Hoisting: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, hoisted the sacred saffron flag atop the Shikhar of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple on Monday, symbolising the completion of the temple’s construction. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said, “There is an unparalleled contentment in the hearts of every devotee of Ram. Immense gratitude and divine joy fill the air. The wounds of centuries are being healed. The pain of centuries is being put to rest today. Today marks the final offering of a yagya that has burned for 500 years. The energy of Lord Ram is now established at the peak of the Grand Ram Temple in the form of this Dharma Dhwaja.”
PM Modi also emphasised the spiritual significance of the flag, saying, “This Dharma Dhwaja is not just a flag. It is the flag of the rejuvenation of Indian civilisation. This flag offers a glimpse of Ram Lalla’s birthplace to devotees everywhere and will convey the inspiration and teachings of Lord Shri Ram for generations to come”.
Adding to it he mentioned that, “For the coming thousands of centuries, this flag will proclaim Lord Ram’s values. Truth is Dharma. There should be no discrimination or pain and there is peace and happiness. There should be no poverty and no one is helpless,” he said.
Flag hoisting ceremony
PM Modi hoisted the flag at 12 pm on November 25. The flag, a right-angled triangular banner measuring ten feet high and twenty feet long, features the radiant Sun symbol representing the brilliance and valour of Bhagwan Shri Ram.
It also carries an ‘Om’ and the image of the Kovidara tree. The saffron dhwaj stands as a symbol of dignity, unity, and cultural continuity, reflecting the ideals of Ram Rajya.
The event is attended by RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The ceremony aims to highlight social equality, with representatives from Dalit, transgender and other communities taking part.
PM Modi offers prayers at several other temples
Prime Minister Modi also visited and offered prayers at several other temples within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi premises. The temple includes Mata Annapurna Mandir, Sheshavtar Mandir, Saptmandir among others.
Concluding his address, the Prime Minister extended his greetings to millions of devotees worldwide and expressed gratitude to all who contributed to the temple’s construction.
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PM Modi in Ayodhya LIVE: 'Ram Rajya's glory', says PM Modi while elaborating the sacred flag
Talking about the symbolism of the flag, PM Modi said that it reflects the rebirth of an ancient civilisation and embodies the ideals of Ram Rajya.
"This Dharma Dhwaja is not just a flag. It is the flag of the rejuvenation of Indian civilisation. The Saffron colour, Suryavansh's signia, the 'Om' word, and the Kovidara tree impersonate Ram Rajya's glory. This flag is a resolution, a success, a story of struggle to creation, a physical form of the struggle of 100s of years," he said.
Adding to it he mentioned that, "For the coming thousands of centuries, this flag will proclaim Lord Ram's values. Truth is Dharma. There should be no discrimination or pain, and there is peace and happiness. There should be no poverty, and no one is helpless".
PM Modi in Ayodhya LIVE: ‘We must think about future generations’, says PM Modi
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#watch | Ayodhya Dhwajarohan | PM Modi says, "...Humein aane wale 1000 varshon ke liye Bharat ki neev mazboot karni hai. Jo sirf vartaman ka sochte hain wo aane wali pidhiyon ke saath anyaay karte hain. Humein bhavi pidhiyon ke baare mein bhi sochna hai. Hum jab nahi the yeh desh… pic.twitter.com/cS7iqgi495
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “This Dharma Dhwaja is not just a flag; it is the flag of the rejuvenation of Indian civilisation. The saffron colour, the emblem of the Suryavansh, the ‘Om’ symbol, and the Kovidara tree reflect the glory of Ram Rajya”.
Adding to it he mentioned that, “This flag represents resolution, success, and centuries of struggle transformed into creation. For thousands of years to come, it will proclaim the values of Lord Ram: truth as Dharma, a society without discrimination or suffering, where peace and happiness prevail, and no one faces poverty or helplessness”.
#watch | Ayodhya Dhwajarohan | PM Modi says, "... This Dharma Dhwaja is not just a flag. It is the flag of the rejuvenation of Indian civilisation. The Saffron colour, Suryavansh's signia, the 'Om' word, and the Kovidara tree impersonate Ram Rajya's glory. This flag is a… pic.twitter.com/sGgCPEJbLu
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2025
PM Modi in Ayodhya LIVE: 'Wounds of centuries are healing', says PM Modi
“There is an unparalleled contentment in the heart of every devotee of Ram. There is immense gratitude. There is incomparable divine joy. The wounds of centuries are healing. The pain of centuries is finding peace today. The resolution of centuries is attaining fulfillment today. Today is the final offering of that yagya whose fire burned for 500 years. Today, the energy of Lord Ram is established at the peak of the Grand Ram Temple in the form of this Dharma Dhwaja”, says PM Modi
“Today, the city of Ayodhya is witnessing another peak of India’s cultural consciousness. The moment of the flag-hoisting ceremony on the shikhar of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple is unique and divine. Glory to Siyavar Ramchandra,” says PM Modi.
#watch | Ayodhya Dhwajarohan | PM Modi says, "... Aaj Sampurna Bharat, Sampurna Vishwa Ram-may hai. Har Ram Bhakt ke hriday mein adwitiya santosh hai. Aseem kritagyata hai. Apaar alaukik anand hai. Sadiyon ke ghaav bhar rahe hain. Sadiyon ki vedna aaj viraam paa rahi hai. Sadiyon… pic.twitter.com/iVD2hjlXLr
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2025
PM Modi in Ayodhya LIVE: CM Yogi presents miniature models of saffron flag to PM
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presented miniature models of the saffron flag hoisted on the shikhar of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, along with a model of the Ram Lalla idol, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat.
#watch | Ayodhya Dhwajarohan | Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath presents miniature models of the Saffron Flag ceremonially hoisted on the 'shikhar' of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir and Ram Lalla idol at the temple, to PM Narendra Modi and RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat.
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2025
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PM Modi in Ayodhya LIVE: PM Modi hoists sacred flag
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat hoisted the sacred saffron flag atop the Shikhar of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, marking the completion of the temple’s construction. Devotees celebrated the moment as the flag rose over the temple, which has been built in the traditional North Indian Nagara style.
The flag, a right-angled triangular banner measuring ten feet high and twenty feet long, features the radiant Sun symbol representing the brilliance and valour of Bhagwan Shri Ram. It also carries an ‘Om’ and the image of the Kovidara tree. The saffron dhwaj stands as a symbol of dignity, unity, and cultural continuity, reflecting the ideals of Ram Rajya.
#watch | Ayodhya Dhwajarohan | PM Modi and RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat ceremonially hoist the saffron flag on the Shikhar of the sacred Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple, symbolising the completion of the temple’s construction.
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2025
The right-angled triangular flag, measuring 10 feet… pic.twitter.com/Ip8mATz2DC
PM Modi in Ayodhya LIVE: PM Modi perform Arti at Ram Temple
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat offered prayers at the Ram Darbar ahead of the flag-hoisting ceremony at the Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi Temple today. The Prime Minister will hoist a saffron flag atop the 191-foot shikhar and also perform aarti at the temple.
The ceremonial flag, measuring 10 feet by 22 feet, carries the symbols of a radiant Sun, an Om, and the sacred Kovidara tree.
After what many are calling a symbolic “second pran pratishtha,” PM Modi will address the gathering.
#watch | Ayodhya Dhwajarohan | PM Modi and Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat offer prayers at Ram Lalla Garbha Grah
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2025
UP CM Yogi Adityanath and UP Governor Anandiben Patel are also present
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PM Modi in Ayodhya LIVE: Key Babri Masjid case representative among special guests
Members of tribal and forest-dwelling communities from Sonbhadra, invited as special guests for the flag-hoisting ceremony at the Ram temple, joined other attendees in Ayodhya on Tuesday. Among them was Iqbal Ansari, son of Babri case litigant Hashim Ansari. Speaking to reporters, Ansari said he was happy and honoured to be part of the event.
PM Modi in Ayodhya LIVE: Three sacred symbols of ‘Dharma Dhwaj’
The ‘Dharma Dhwaj’ carries three sacred symbols — Om, the Sun and the Kovidara tree - each holding deep spiritual meaning in the Sanatan tradition. The Kovidara, a hybrid of the Mandar and Parijat created by Rishi Kashyap, signifies ancient plant-hybridisation wisdom. The Sun marks Lord Ram’s Suryavansh heritage, while Om represents the eternal cosmic sound.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, offered prayers at the Mata Annapurna Mandir ahead of the historic flag hoisting at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir.
#watch | Ayodhya Dhwajarohan | PM Modi and Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat offer prayers at Darshan and Pooja at Shri Ram Darbar Garbh Grah amid Vedic Manta Chants
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2025
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PM Modi in Ayodhya LIVE: PM Modi offers prayer at the Sheshavtar Mandir
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Sheshavtar Mandir ahead of the historic flag hoisting ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple.
#watch | Ayodhya Dhwajarohan | Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at the Sheshavtar Mandir ahead of the historic flag hoisting at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple pic.twitter.com/4Qb0A0Xcji
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2025
PM Modi in Ayodhya LIVE: Priest recalls prayer from 1971 becoming reality
Priest Bhola Patwa shared a personal memory from 1971, recalling how he prayed to Maharaj and Guru Maharaj Anant Shri Devrabhavji Maharaj for the day when people would witness the temple and deity at Ram Janmabhoomi.
“Today that vision has finally come true,” he told news agency IANS.
PM Narendra Modi offered prayers at Saptmandir during his visit to Ayodhya, marking another key moment ahead of the Dhwajarohan ceremony.
#watch | Ayodhya Dhwajarohan | Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches the Saptmandir, which houses temples related to Maharshi Vashishtha, Maharshi Vishwamitra, Maharshi Agastya, Maharshi Valmiki, Devi Ahilya, Nishadraj Guha and Mata Shabari
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PM Modi in Ayodhya LIVE: ‘I have come here from Mangaluru,’ says a devotee
A devotee from Karnataka, who travelled all the way from Mangaluru, told ANI, “I have come here from Mangaluru. We know how many sacrifices were made. After everything, the Ram temple has finally been built. We are very proud.”
PM Modi in Ayodhya LIVE: PM Modi leads Ayodhya roadshow ahead of flag hoisting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Ayodhya, drawing large crowds ahead of the historic flag hoisting ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. The event comes as the city prepares for significant religious and cultural celebrations, with security tightened and devotees lining the streets to greet the Prime Minister.
#watch | Ayodhya Dhwajarohan | Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a roadshow in Ayodhya ahead of the historic flag hoisting ceremony
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PM Modi in Ayodhya LIVE: Flag crafted by parachute specialist from Ahmedabad
The flag was created by an expert parachute specialist from Ahmedabad to ensure strength and durability. Weighing between two and three kilograms, it has been engineered to withstand strong wind conditions at a great height.
PM Modi in Ayodhya LIVE: PM Modi to arrive shortly
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive in Ayodhya shortly to lead the ceremony. Locals say his presence symbolises national recognition of a moment centuries in the making. Many believe the event will unite people from across India, marking a spiritual milestone connected deeply to the nation’s cultural and religious identity.
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One devotee expressed his joy, saying, “This is a wonderful event and a proud moment for our Bharat.” He told IANS that earlier it didn’t feel like Shri Ram was present here, but now the temple radiates energy and devotion. He said the emotions felt today are beyond words, capturing the collective sentiment of thousands gathered in Ayodhya.
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Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said that the entire state is filled with excitement as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Ayodhya for the Dhwajarohan ceremony.
News agency ANI quoted Pathak as saying, "PM Modi is arriving here today, all of us in UP are excited. The world will watch the peak of Sanatan culture today when Dhwajarohan will be done...This is the culmination of thousands of years of struggle. This was awaited for years. I express gratitude to the PM. This is an auspicious day".
PM Modi in Ayodhya LIVE: CM Yogi Leaves to Receive PM Modi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath left the Saryu Atithi Grah and is heading to the Saket Degree College helipad to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Ayodhya Dhwajarohan ceremony today.
#watch | Ayodhya: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath leaves from Saryu Atithi Grah for Saket Degree College helipad to receive PM Narendra Modi for Ayodhya Dhwajarohan ceremony today. pic.twitter.com/s951uUuAXJ
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2025
PM Modi in Ayodhya LIVE: Excitement builds ahead of flag-hoisting ceremony
As Ayodhya prepares for the flag-hoisting ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, devotees and priests are filled with emotion and anticipation. Many describe the day as historic and spiritually powerful. The atmosphere around the temple complex is energetic, with people gathering early to witness what they believe will be a once-in-a-lifetime moment.
#watch | Ayodhya Dhwajarohan | A devotee from Ropar, Punjab, Pratibha Saini says, "The temple is decorated very beautifully. The entire city is looking beautiful. We feel like we came here at a very good time... We are thankful to PM Modi for transforming this city into something… pic.twitter.com/Zp3kcbF9n8
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2025
PM Modi in Ayodhya LIVE: PM Modi to visit other temples
During his stay, Prime Minister Modi is expected to visit several newly constructed temples within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi premises. These visits will highlight the ongoing development of the sacred complex and reinforce the spiritual significance of the site for pilgrims and visitors alike, reflecting India’s rich religious heritage.
PM Modi in Ayodhya LIVE: Advanced surveillance in place
Alongside security personnel deployment, advanced surveillance systems have been activated. Anti-drone technology, CCTV cameras, and other technical measures monitor the area in and around the temple complex. This comprehensive security plan ensures not only the safety of dignitaries and devotees but also smooth management of crowds during the ‘Dwaj Arohan’ festivities.
PM Modi in Ayodhya LIVE: Massive security arrangements across Ayodhya
Security across Ayodhya has been intensified ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit. Under the guidance of CM Yogi Adityanath, nearly 6,970 personnel have been deployed. The security setup includes ATS commandos, NSG snipers, cyber experts, and technical teams to ensure smooth management and safety during the high-profile event.
PM Modi in Ayodhya LIVE: Flag to adorn 161-foot spire
The flag will be hoisted atop the Ram temple’s 161-foot-high spire, making it a prominent landmark. This majestic height ensures visibility from a distance, emphasising the grandeur of the temple.
PM Modi in Ayodhya LIVE: Details of the flag
The saffron Dharam Dhwaja to be hoisted is 11 feet tall and 22 feet long. Its triangular design features a radiant Sun symbolising Lord Rama’s strength, along with the sacred symbol ‘Om’ and an image of the Kovidara tree.