Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 25 hoisted ‘Dharma Dhwaja’ atop the 191-feet ‘shikhar’ of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, marking the formal completion of the temple’s construction.
The flag-hoisting was conducted during the Abhijit Muhurat on Vivah Panchami, considered an auspicious period associated with Lord Ram and Goddess Sita.
The Dharma Dhwaj, a triangular saffron flag measuring 11 feet by 22 feet, features three symbols: Om; the Sun, representing Lord Ram’s Suryavanshi lineage; and the Kovidara tree, linked with ancient plant hybridisation described in scriptures.
Before the ceremony, PM Modi performed a pooja at the Ram Lalla Garbha Grah.
Addressing the gathering at the Dhwajarohan Utsav, PM Modi described the event as a significant moment for the country’s cultural and social landscape.
“… the entire India and the entire world is filled with the spirit of Lord Shri Ram,” he said, adding that centuries-old wounds were healing and centuries of resolve had reached fulfilment. “This marks the culmination of a yajna whose fire remained ignited for 500 years,” he remarked.
Calling the newly hoisted flag a symbol of India’s cultural resurgence, PM Modi said, “This Dharma Dhwaja is not merely a flag, but the flag of the renaissance of Indian civilisation.” He added that its symbols—including the saffron colour, the Solar dynasty emblem, the sacred Om, and the Kovidar tree – reflected the ideals of Ram Rajya.
“This flag is resolve, this flag is success… the embodiment of dreams carried forward for centuries,” he said.
Highlighting the significance of Ayodhya, PM Modi said, “Ayodhya is the land where ideals transform into conduct.”
The Prime Minister said the seven newly built temples in the Ram Mandir complex -dedicated to saints and devotees associated with Lord Ram – reflect India’s collective strength and social harmony. He urged visitors to explore the newly constructed Sapt Mandir precinct, which includes temples of Mata Shabari, Nishadraj Guha, Maharishi Valmiki, Maharishi Vashistha, Maharishi Vishwamitra, Maharishi Agastya and Mata Ahilya. “Along with strengthening our faith, these temples also empower the values of friendship, duty, and social harmony,” he said.
Stating that Ram Rajya prioritizes equality and inclusivity, PM Modi said, “Our Ram connects not through differences, but through emotions.”
Dignitaries present during the momentous ceremony included Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat.
