PM Modi to hoist saffrom Flag at Ram Janmbhoomi Temple in Ayodhya

Ram Janmbhoomi temple. Filepic

Symbolising the completion of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ayodhya on Tuesday to ceremonially hoist a saffron flag.

A statement released from the prime minister's office (PMO) stated, "A right-angled triangular flag, measuring ten feet in height and twenty feet in length, bears the image of a radiant sun symbolising the brilliance and valour of Lord Rama, with an 'Om' inscribed on it along with the image of a Kovidara tree," as cited by news agency PTI.

The statement from PMO further asserted that, "The sacred saffron flag will convey a message of dignity, unity, and cultural continuity, embodying the ideals of Ram Rajya."

Moreover, 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 and designed in the South Indian architectural tradition, showcases the temple's architectural diversity, the statement said.

During his stay in Ayodhya, the prime minister will visit Saptmandir, which houses temples related to Maharshi Vashishtha, Maharshi Vishwamitra, Maharshi Agastya, Maharshi Valmiki, Devi Ahilya, Nishadraj Guha and Mata Shabari, reported PTI.

Prime Minister Modi's visit to Ayodhya on Monday will be followed by a visit to Sheshavtar Mandir later on.

As per the statement released by PMO, Prime Minister Modi will also visit Mata Annapurna Mandir and perform darshan and pooja at Ram Darbar Garbh Grah, which will be followed by darshan at Ram Lalla Garbha Grah, as cited by news agency PTI.

At around noon, Prime Minister Modi will ceremonially hoist a saffron flag on the 'shikhar' of the sacred Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, symbolising the completion of the temple's construction and ushering in a new chapter of cultural celebration and national unity, a statement from the PMO further added.

During his visit to Ayodhya's Ram Janmbhoomi temple, the prime minister will also address the gathering.

The statement from the Prime Minister's Office further added, "The programme will take 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," as cited by news agency PTI.

(With inputs from PTI)