Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted a saffron flag at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on Tuesday. He said the flag shows firm resolve. It also guides people toward awakening and dedication.

During the Dhwajarohan ceremony, he marked the formal completion of the temple’s construction. He attended the event with Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.

Modi Explains the Meaning of the Flag

Modi said the flag inspires people to honour their commitments. He stressed that one must keep their word even at great cost. He said, “Pran jaaye par vachan na jaaye, jo kaha jaaye wohi kia jaaye.”

Moreover, he said the flag represents Brahma’s essence, where truth and Dharma stand strong. He added that it symbolises the triumph of truth and Dharma.

“India and the World Are Ram-May”

Next, Modi said devotees everywhere feel deep satisfaction and gratitude. He noted that centuries-old wounds are finally healing. He declared, "Today, the entire India and the world is Ram-may. There is extraordinary satisfaction in the heart of every Rama devotee. There is boundless gratitude. There is unfathomable supernatural bliss. The wounds of centuries are being healed. The pain of centuries is being put to rest today. The resolve of centuries is being fulfilled today. Today is the completion of that sacrifice whose fire remained lit for 500 years..."

Ayodhya’s Cultural Legacy

Modi then spoke about Ayodhya’s role in shaping Lord Ram’s values. According to him, Ram left as a prince but returned as the ideal figure of righteousness.

He said, “When Ram went into exile from Ayodhya, he was a prince, but when he returned, he returned as the epitome of righteousness, Maryada Purushottam Ram.”

Flag Design and Symbolism

After that, Modi hoisted the 10-feet-high and 20-feet-long saffron flag by pressing a button. The design includes a radiant Sun symbolising Lord Ram’s valour. It also features the “Om” symbol and the Kovidara tree. These symbols rise above a shikhar built in the traditional Nagara architectural style.

Ceremony Follows Earlier Consecration

Finally, the Dhwajarohan ceremony came nearly two years after the temple’s consecration in January 2024. It marked another major milestone in the Ram Mandir’s journey.