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PM Modi hoisted a saffron flag atop the Ram temple in Ayodhya, symbolising the completion of its construction. The event was held at the Panchami date of the Shukla Paksha.

PM Modi hoists saffron flag at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir (Video screengrabs/YouTube)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi ceremonially hoisted a saffron flag on the spire of the Ram temple in UP’s Ayodhya on Tuesday, symbolising the completion of its construction.

According to an earlier release by the Prime Minister’s Office, the right-angled triangular flag, measuring 10 feet in height and 20 feet in length, bears the image of a radiant Sun symbolising the brilliance and valour of Lord Rama.

It also has an ‘Om‘ inscribed on it along with the image of the Kovidara tree.

The sacred saffron flag will convey a message of dignity, unity, and cultural continuity, embodying the ideals of Ram Rajya, the PMO said.

The flag will rise atop a ‘shikhar‘ constructed in the traditional north Indian Nagara architectural style, while the surrounding 800-metre Parkota, a circumambulatory enclosure built around the temple designed in the south Indian architectural tradition, will showcase the temple’s diverse architecture, it said.

During his visit to Ayodhya, the Prime Minister earlier today visited the Saptmandir, which houses temples related to Maharshi Vashishtha, Maharshi Vishwamitra, Maharshi Agastya, Maharshi Valmiki, Devi Ahilya, Nishadraj Guha and Mata Shabari.

Thereafter, he visited the Sheshavtar Mandir.

Before visiting the temple, the Prime Minister also held a roadshow in the city.

PM Modi also visited the Mata Annapurna temple and performed ‘darshan’ and ‘pooja’ at the Ram Darbar Garbh Grah.

The event took place on the auspicious Panchami date of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Margashirsha, coinciding with the Abhijit Muhurat of Shri Ram and Maa Sita’s Vivah Panchami, a day symbolising divine union.

The date also marks the martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, who meditated in Ayodhya for 48 hours in the 17th century, further enhancing the spiritual significance of the day.

The temple complex features 87 intricately carved stone episodes from the life of Lord Ram based on the Valmiki Ramayana on the outer walls of the main shrine, with 79 bronze-cast episodes from Indian culture placed along the enclosure walls.

Together, these elements provide a meaningful and educational experience to all visitors, offering deep insight into Lord Ram’s life and the cultural heritage of India.

On the eve of Modi’s visit, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday conducted an on-site review to ensure seamless planning and arrangements, and passed necessary directions to the concerned officials.

A total of 6,970 security personnel, including commandos from the ATS, NSG snipers, cyber experts, and technical teams, were deployed in the holy city as part of heightened security measures.

Anti-drone technology and advanced monitoring systems were also operational on the temple premises and surrounding areas.

Senior officials, from superintendents of police to field-level teams, were overseeing the operations to ensure seamless coordination.

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Vani Mehrotra

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

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