Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ayodhya on Tuesday to ceremonially hoist a saffron flag atop the spire of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir, marking the completion of its construction. At around 12 noon, he will unfurl a ten-foot by twenty-foot flag on the Shikhar, symbolising the temple’s completion.
According to a statement from the prime minister's office, the triangular flag with a right angle, standing ten feet tall and twenty feet long, features a shining Sun representing the glory and courage of Lord Rama. It also includes an 'Om' symbol and an image of the Kovidara tree. The sacred saffron flag will convey a message of dignity, unity, and cultural continuity, embodying the ideals of Ram Rajya, the PMO said.
The visit coincides with the Panchami of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Margashirsha, aligning with the Abhijit Muhurat of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita's Vivah Panchami, symbolising their divine union. Notably, the date also marks the martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth Sikh Guru, who meditated in Ayodhya for 48 hours in the 17th century, adding further spiritual significance to the occasion.
Cultural & Architectural Significance
The temple's Shikhar is constructed in the classic North Indian Nagara style, whereas the 800-meter circumambulatory Parkota around it features South Indian architectural elements, illustrating a blend of India's varied temple traditions.
The complex includes 87 elaborately carved stone scenes from the Valmiki Ramayana on the main temple walls and 79 bronze-cast scenes from Indian culture along the enclosure walls, offering visitors a rich cultural and educational experience.