Modi, Bhagwat Hoist Sacred Saffron Flag at Ayodhya Ram Temple
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The Dharma Dhwajarohan Utsav held in Ayodhya on Monday marked a significant milestone in the Ram Temple’s journey, symbolising its formal completion after decades of legal battles, social mobilisation and national attention. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, led the ceremonial flag hoisting atop the temple complex before a gathering of devotees from across the country. The saffron flag, measuring 10 by 20 feet, bears deep civilizational symbolism: the sun emblem representing Lord Ram’s valor, the sacred ‘Om’ denoting universal consciousness, and the Kovidara tree reflecting devotion. The ceremony was held amid heightened security and spiritual recitations, with chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ resonating across the temple premises. Historical Significance and Symbolic Completion The ceremony marks the concluding stage of the temple’s construction, following the Supreme Court’s landmark 2019 judgment that clear...