Ayodhya witnessed a historic moment as PM Narendra Modi hoisted the saffron flag atop the Ram Mandir shikhar. Here are 10 stunning photos capturing the Dhwajarohan, from the sacred ‘Om’-embossed Dhwaja to the grandeur of the temple and the emotion on the faces of those present.
Ayodhya: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers a floral tribute during the Dhwajarohan Utsav at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya on Tuesday. (ANI photo)
Ayodhya witnessed a landmark moment on Tuesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the saffron Dhwaj atop the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. The ceremony, held in the Abhijit Muhurat, marked the symbolic completion of the temple’s main structure, and the visuals from the day were nothing short of historic.
Below is a photo-led walkthrough of the Dhwajarohan Utsav, capturing PM Modi’s prayers, the grand saffron flag, the temple architecture, and the powerful moments shared by national leaders.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seen standing with folded hands, looking up at the saffron dhwaj moments after it was hoisted atop the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir.
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The road leading to the temple was lined with petals and vibrant floral installations spelling out “Jai Shri Ram”.
The entire complex, glowing in morning light, was prepared for the ceremonial Dhwaj Arohan.
The temple’s façade bloomed with marigold garlands and festive décor for the event.
Symbolising humility and devotion, the Prime Minister ascended the platform barefoot for the sacred ritual.
The ceremonial flag, 22 ft x 11 ft, features ancient Ramayana motifs and was custom-built for the 161-ft shikhar.
National leaders witnessed the moment together, their eyes lifted as the saffron flag touched the temple’s peak.
The flagpole, standing 42 ft tall, held the Dhwaj as it ascended during the auspicious window.
The inner corridors of the Ram Mandir lit up as the leaders entered for darshan.
“Aaj sampoorna Bharat Ram-may hai… sadiyon ki vedna aaj viraam paa rahi hai,” the PM said, calling it a moment of closure and unity.
The Dhwajarohan Utsav marks the completion of the reconstruction of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya.
In the words of PM Modi: “The wounds of centuries are healing, the pain of centuries is finding rest today. The resolve of centuries is coming to fruition. Today marks the completion of the same Yagya whose fire has been burning for five hundred years—a Yagya that never wavered in faith, never faltered in belief, not for a single moment.”
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