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.
PM Modi folds hands as he looks up at the saffron flag
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.
Ayodhya welcomes the Prime Minister with flowers
The road leading to the temple was lined with petals and vibrant floral installations spelling out “Jai Shri Ram”.
A spectacular aerial view of the Ram Mandir complex
The entire complex, glowing in morning light, was prepared for the ceremonial Dhwaj Arohan.
Ram Mandir decorated for Dhwajarohan 2025
The temple’s façade bloomed with marigold garlands and festive décor for the event.
PM Modi walks barefoot to the Dhwaj platform
Symbolising humility and devotion, the Prime Minister ascended the platform barefoot for the sacred ritual.
The saffron Dhwaj featuring Om, the Sun and the Kovidara tree
The ceremonial flag, 22 ft x 11 ft, features ancient Ramayana motifs and was custom-built for the 161-ft shikhar.
Leaders offer prayers as the Dhwaj rises
National leaders witnessed the moment together, their eyes lifted as the saffron flag touched the temple’s peak.
A majestic view of the shikhar and the rising flag
The flagpole, standing 42 ft tall, held the Dhwaj as it ascended during the auspicious window.
Inside the temple: PM Modi and Mohan Bhagwat walk to the sanctum
The inner corridors of the Ram Mandir lit up as the leaders entered for darshan.
PM Modi’s address after the ceremony
“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.”