Here’s your guide to the Ayodhya’s iconic flag ceremony!

Ayodhya gears up for historic flag hoisting at Ram Mandir

Ayodhya is witnessing an extraordinary spiritual moment today as the Ram Janmabhoomi prepares for the ceremonial hoisting of a sacred saffron flag. The day is being observed as one of immense fulfilment for countless devotees, marking the return of a revered tradition after centuries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hoist the “Dharma Dhwaj” within moments, bringing ancient symbolism back to the temple’s towering shikhara. The entire event has been scheduled during the highly auspicious Abhijit Muhurat, believed to be the time when Lord Ram was born. This sacred period falls between 11:45 am and 12:29 pm, and scholars consider it ideal for major spiritual ceremonies.

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The choice of November 25 carries cultural significance too. Ayodhya saints note that in the Treta Yuga, the wedding of Ram and Sita took place on the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha of the Margashirsha month. That day continues to be celebrated as Vivaha Panchami, a date still considered auspicious for marriages even today.

A specially crafted saffron flag will rise above the temple at a height of 161 feet. The flag itself measures 22 feet by 11 feet, mounted on a 42-foot pole. Saffron holds deep meaning in Sanatan tradition, representing sacrifice, courage, devotion and the triumph of truth. The hue was historically significant in the Raghuvansha dynasty as well.

The flag carries three sacred symbols. The Sun, long associated with the Suryavansha lineage of Lord Ram, represents power and divine victory. The Om symbol, regarded as the essence of all mantras and the sound of the universe, is inscribed prominently. At the centre is the Kovidar tree, a symbol repeatedly referenced in scriptures. Ancient texts describe it as a divine union of the Parijat and Mandar trees and consider it important to the Raghuvansha heritage. Valmiki Ramayana also mentions the Kovidar on Bharat’s flag during his journey to meet Ram in the forest.

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Temple traditions place high spiritual value on flag hoisting. According to Garuda Purana, a flag atop a shrine signifies the presence of the deity and renders the entire surrounding region sacred. It is considered a symbol of divine protection, glory and victory.

With the city fully decorated and preparations completed across the temple complex, the moment marks not just a ritual but a revival of ancient grandeur at the birthplace of Lord Ram.