NATIONAL: Ayodhya Glows with Devotion as PM Modi Leads Temple Flag Hoisting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a pivotal moment in Ayodhya on November 25, 2025, by hoisting a saffron Dharma Dhwaj atop the newly completed Ram Temple.
This ceremony, held during the auspicious Abhijit Muhurta on Shukla Panchami of Margashirsha, symbolized the fulfillment of a centuries-old aspiration tied to Lord Ram’s legacy.
Crowds chanted Jai Shri Ram as the 22-foot-long, 11-foot-wide flag, hand-embroidered with gold threads depicting the sun, Om, and the sacred Kovidar tree, rose to the temple’s 161-foot pinnacle.
Symbolism in Every Thread
The triangular flag, crafted from premium cloth, embodies Ram Rajya’s ideals of justice and devotion.
Modi described it not merely as fabric but as a beacon of cultural resurgence, proving that truth prevails over deceit.
He urged the nation to embrace this as inspiration, noting that even a distant glimpse grants the spiritual merit of beholding Ram himself.
In his address, Modi reflected on healing historical wounds, declaring the 500-year resolve now complete.
Ayodhya, he said, stands as a testament to unwavering faith, transforming from a site of sacrifice into a global model for human progress rooted in equality and forgiveness.
A Call Against ‘Slave Mentality’
Modi critiqued lingering colonial mindsets, insisting Ram transcends fiction to represent timeless values like duty and discipline.
He stressed shedding inferiority complexes post-independence, positioning India’s democracy as innate rather than imported.
For the next decade and beyond, he envisioned a proud cultural identity powering the nation for a millennium.
Highlighting Ram’s impartial gaze on devotion over caste, Modi performed an aarti to Bala Ram in the sanctum and visited the Sapta Mandir complex.
The event drew Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, and Governor Anandiben Patel, who hailed it as a new era’s dawn and solace for past martyrs.
Festivities Amid Tight Security
Ayodhya bloomed under 100 tons of floral decorations, with roads lined in vibrant hues. Around 7,000 dignitaries joined, while Modi’s roadshow saw children and women showering petals amid heightened security.
Bhagwat echoed sentiments of peace for those who fought for this day, underscoring the temple’s role in national unity.
Ceremony highlights:
- Flag hoisting via ceremonial mechanism.
- Echoes of Sita-Ram wedding traditions.
- Emphasis on karma and cultural pride.