PM Modi hoisted the saffron Dhwaj atop the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya during the Abhijit Muhurat, using a specially crafted 22×11 ft flag designed for the temple shikhar. Here are the key highlights from the Dhwajarohan ceremony.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses devotees during the Dhwajarohan ceremony at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoisted the saffron Dhwaj atop the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, marking a historic milestone for the Ram Mandir.
The 22 ft x 11 ft flag, crafted in Ahmedabad by a parachute-fabric specialist under Defence Ministry specifications, was designed to signal the completion of the temple’s main structure. Weighing around 2–3 kg, it has been engineered for the 161-ft shikhar and the 42-ft flagpole.
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The ceremony was performed during the Abhijit Muhurat, between 11:52 am and 12:35 pm, as thousands gathered in Ayodhya to witness the Dhwajarohan.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said this is a moment for the country to move together and move faster, emphasising that building an India inspired by Ram Rajya requires keeping national interest above personal interest.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s biggest setback after Independence was the lingering influence of Macaulay-era thinking, which left the country trapped in an inferiority complex. He said this mindset made people believe foreign ideas were superior, even shaping India’s approach to democracy and the Constitution. Modi stressed that India is the “mother of democracy” and that democratic values are inherent in the nation’s civilisational DNA.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India and the world are “Ram-may” today, describing a deep sense of satisfaction, gratitude and divine joy among devotees. He said the wounds and pain carried for centuries are finding closure, and the resolve held for generations has reached fulfilment with today’s Dhwajarohan. Modi added that the yagna whose flame symbolically burned for 500 years has now seen its completion, with the Dharma Dhwaj establishing the energy of Lord Ram atop the temple’s shikhar.
#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.x.com/iVD2hjlXLr
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2025
RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat said the flag associated with Ram Rajya, which once stood high in Ayodhya and symbolised peace and prosperity, has now been placed again on the temple’s peak. “The ‘dhwaj’ of Ram Rajya, which once flew high in Ayodhya and used to spread peace and prosperity to the world, is now seated at its ‘shikhar’ and we witnessed this happening. ‘Dhwaj’ is a symbol…It took time to build the temple. Even if you set aside the 500 years, it did take 30 years…”
RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat said the Dhwajarohan marks an emotional moment for all those who dreamt of the Ram Mandir and dedicated their lives to the cause. He recalled leaders like Ashok Singhal, Mahant Ramchandra Das and Vishnu Hari Dalmia, saying their efforts have found fulfillment today. Bhagwat added that the “shastriya prakriya” of the temple has been completed and the flag hoisting signals the culmination of a long struggle.
#WATCH | Ayodhya Dhwajarohan | RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat says, “This is a significant day for all of us. Numerous people saw a dream, numerous people made efforts, and numerous people made sacrifices. Their souls must be full today. Ashok ji (Ashok Singhal) must have felt… pic.x.com/QLXPWMn8b3
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2025
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the Ram Mandir stands as a symbol of the faith and dignity of 140 crore Indians. He praised the “karma yogis” who dedicated their lives to the movement and said the saffron flag represents the eternal light of Dharma and the ideals of Ram Rajya. Yogi added that the trust placed in PM Modi in 2014 has culminated in the creation of this historic temple.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath presented miniature replicas of the saffron flag hoisted atop the Ram Mandir shikhar and a model of the Ram Lalla idol to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. The symbolic gesture was part of the Dhwajarohan ceremonies underway at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple.
Amid Vedic chants, PM Narendra Modi and RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat have ceremonially hoisted the saffron flag on the Shikhar of the sacred Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, symbolising the completion of the temple’s construction. The right-angled triangular flag bears the image of a radiant Sun symbolising the brilliance and valour of Bhagwan Shri Ram, with an ‘Om’ inscribed on it along with the image of the Kovidara tree.
Amid Vedic chants and devotion in the air, PM Narendra Modi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat offered prayers to Ram Lalla at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple ahead of the Dhwajarohan ceremony. Also present at the Ram temple sanctum sanctorum were Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and CM Yogi Adityanath.
Ahead of the historic flag-hoisting ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stopped at the Sheshavtar Mandir to offer prayers. The visit is part of a series of rituals the PM is performing in Ayodhya before the Dhwajarohan.
#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.x.com/4Qb0A0Xcji
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2025
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath posted a message on X extending a warm welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ayodhya. He said it is an honour to receive the PM in the sacred city, regarded as the foremost among the seven holy places.
सप्तपुरियों में श्रेष्ठ श्री अयोध्या धाम में आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी का हार्दिक स्वागत एवं अभिनंदन। pic.x.com/768R6ocIBz
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) November 25, 2025
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust shared a couplet celebrating Ayodhya’s beauty and its connection to Bhagwan Ram, describing the city along the Sarayu as “the exceedingly beautiful city of Ayodhya, where Raja Ram, the crown jewel among earthly rulers, reigns”. The Trust posted the verse on X as Ayodhya prepares for the historic Dhwajarohan ceremony.
कोसलपुरी सुहावनी सरि सरजूके तीर।
भूपावली-मुकुटमनि नृपति जहाँ रघुबीर॥सरयू नदी के तट पर अति सुहावनी अयोध्यापुरी है , जहाँ महिपालमंडली-मुकुटमणि राजा राम हैं।
On the banks of the Sarayu River lies the exceedingly beautiful city of Ayodhya, where Raja Ram, the crown jewel among… pic.x.com/eJlXAmUZfA
— Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) November 25, 2025
PM Narendra Modi shared a brief update on Facebook saying he has landed in Ayodhya for the Dhwajarohan Utsav at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. The Prime Minister wrote that he is here to participate in the historic flag-hoisting ceremony.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said the entire state is looking forward to PM Modi’s arrival, calling the Dhwajarohan “the peak of Sanatan culture”. He said the ceremony represents the fulfilment of a struggle spanning thousands of years and thanked the Prime Minister for making the moment possible. Pathak described today as deeply auspicious for Uttar Pradesh and the country.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said India is witnessing a defining moment in its civilisational journey as Prime Minister Narendra Modi gets ready to hoist the saffron flag atop the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya. He said the Dhwajarohan marks the formal completion of the temple structure and stands as a symbol of India’s cultural and spiritual resurgence.
In a post on X, the Chief Minister wrote:
सप्तपुरियों में श्रेष्ठ श्री अयोध्या धाम में प्रभु श्री राम जन्मभूमि मंदिर के शिखर पर आज आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के कर-कमलों से भव्य भगवा ध्वज का आरोहण होने जा रहा है।
सनातन संस्कृति के पुनर्जागरण का यह दिव्य संदेश पूरे भारतवर्ष में अदम्य आध्यात्मिक आत्मिक… pic.x.com/pYVxzOdAug
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) November 25, 2025
PM Modi will be received with shankh dhwani, Vedic mantras and temple bells as he enters the Ram Nagari. Local BJP leaders, including MLA Ved Prakash Gupta, have been mobilising people to gather in large numbers. Saints from several temples have also been invited to participate in the welcome.
Prime Minister Modi will land at Maharshi Valmiki International Airport at around 9:30 a.m. Three military helicopters have been deployed, one carrying the PM and two as part of the security detail. The choppers will then fly to Saket Mahavidyalaya, about 12 km away, where three dedicated helipads have been set up. From there, the PM will enter the temple premises through VIP Gate No 11, known as the Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya Dwar.
Govind Dev Giri Maharaj said the temple trust examined all favourable dates before choosing November 25, which coincides with Vivah Panchami, the divine day marking the wedding of Bhagwan Ram and Maa Sita. Rituals including havans, chanting of mantras and offerings have been ongoing for several days, beginning from Pratipada and continuing till Panchami.
Govind Dev Giri Maharaj confirmed that the flag hoisting will be held in the Abhijit Muhurat during the Kumbh Lagna, between 11:58 am and 1:00 pm. After the Dhwajarohan, PM Modi will tour significant parts of the temple complex, especially the seven temples nearby. A special aarti will follow, and the Prime Minister is expected to address the gathering briefly.
The traditional Ayodhya royal flag will be raised officially for the first time since the Treta Yuga. Vaishnav saints finalised the design after studying scriptures. The flag is saffron, symbolising sacrifice and devotion, and carries the emblem of Surya Dev, representing Bhagwan Ram’s Suryavanshi dynasty.
Today’s Dhwajarohan marks the final step toward full completion.
Because not everyone can attend the ceremony in person, the district administration has arranged 50+ LED walls and LED vans across the city, tehsils and blocks. District Information Officer Santosh Dwivedi said the goal is to ensure the ceremony’s visuals reach “every corner of Ayodhya”.
Residents of Ayodhya Cantonment have planned to hoist flags atop their homes to mark the historic day. Houses have been decorated, and the city is glowing with multicoloured lights. Many families are preparing to light diyas this evening, creating a Diwali-like atmosphere after the ceremony.
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