Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the Dharma Dhwaj at Sri Ram Temple signaling completion of making Ram Temple at Ayodhya.
Modi hoisted the 10 feet high and 20 feet long, right-angled triangular saffron flag featuring the image of a radiant Sun symbolizing Lord Ram’s valour, an ‘Om’, and the Kovidara tree.
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanth were also present.
Modi held a roadshow to Ram temple ahead of the flag ceremony.
“Today, the city of Ayodhya is witnessing another tipping point in India’s cultural consciousness. This moment of flag hoisting, celebrating the pinnacle of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, is unique and ethereal. Siyawar Ramchandra ki Jai,” said Modi, addressing the gathering.
Modi offered prayers at the Ram Darbar Garbh Grah and the Ram Lalla Garbh Grah, and visited the Saptmandir, Sheshavtar Mandir and the Mata Annapurna temple.
The temple complex features 87 carved stone episodes from the Valmiki Ramayana on the outer walls of the shrine and 79 bronze-cast depictions from Indian culture along the enclosure walls.
Yogi said it was the beginning of a new era. “The grand temple of Lord Shri Ram is a symbol of faith, respect and self-pride of 140 crore Indians,” he said.
The day is dedicated to the unending struggle of the revered saints, warriors and devotees of Shri Ram, who dedicated their lives to the movement and struggle. The divine coincidence of Vivah Panchami is making this festival even more holy,” he said.
Yogi said the flag hoisting is a proclamation of the truth that the light of religion is immortal and the values of Ram Rajya are timeless.
The saffron flag hoisted at Shri Ram Mandir is also a symbol of religion, dignity, truth, justice and national religion. It is a symbol of the concept of a developed India. We are witnessing a New India, where there is a perfect synergy of development and heritage. This is giving it new heights,” he said.
Shri Ram” echoed across the city as visiting seers and pilgrims termed the hoisting of the temple flag.
A total of 6,970 personnel, including ATS commandos, NSG snipers, cyber experts and specialised technical teams, were deployed in the temple town.
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