Ayodhya temple is decked up on the eve of the flag-hoisting event AYODHYA: PM Narendra Modi will ceremonially hoist a saffron flag atop Ram temple in Ayodhya to mark its formal completion Tuesday, twenty-two months after he presided over the consecration ceremony of the Ram Lalla idol.The right-angled flag, measuring 10 feet in height and 20 feet in length, depicts a radiant Sun with ‘Om’ inscribed on it along with the image of Kovidara tree. “The programme will take place on the auspicious Panchami date of Shukla Paksha in the month of Margashirsha, coinciding with Abhijit Muhurat of Shri Ram and Maa Sita’s Vivah Panchami, a day symbolising divine union,” the PM office said in a release.PM Modi will visit Saptmandir, housing temples dedicated to Maharshi Vashishtha, Maharshi Vishwamitra, Maharshi Agastya, Maharshi Valmiki, Devi Ahilya, Nishadraj Guha, and Mata Shabari, the PMO release added. This will be followed by a visit to Sheshavtar Mandir.On the eve of the ceremony, Ayodhya wore a festive look, with dignitaries and devotees descending on the temple town. “We have invited 6,000 individuals from the middle and lower middle class from Purvanchal (eastern UP) and the Awadh region,” said Ram temple trust general secretary Champat Rai.An additional 900 invitees are those involved with the temple works in various capacities, apart from a few select guests who donated magnanimously for the construction. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, UP governor Anandiben Patel and CM Yogi Adityanath will be at during the ‘dhawajarohan’ ceremony.”We have invited a large nu-mber of people from backward classes and scheduled castes to represent society in a fair manner. Similarly, people from the minority communities too will attend,” said a senior functionary associated with the event.About the AuthorShalabhA member of the TOI UP bureau team, Shalabh brings extensive field reporting experience. While covering various government departments, he focuses on issues with the potential to significantly impact the public, both positively and negatively.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSpectacular Tribute: 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Marked with Light-&-Sound ShowSecond Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Tribute Marked with Devotion in Punjab“Indian market offers smooth trade opportunities,” says ASSOCHAM Secretary‘Why? Why? Why?’ Mamata Slams EC, Flags ‘Unusual & Alarming’ Moves Ahead of Bengal Polls’Doesn’t Deserve LoP Post’: BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi For Missing CJI Surya Kant’s Oath CeremonyAs Pakistan Halts Afghan Transit, Kabul Boosts India Partnership And Fast-Tracks The Chabahar RouteIndia’s Soft Power Rises As Jaishankar Expands Global Gita Mahotsav, Kurukshetra Festival OutreachPunjab: Anandpur Sahib Hosts 3-Day Tribute on Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Year’They Said Arunachal Is China’: Indian Woman Alleges Harassment After Passport Rejection In ShanghaiRajnath Says India Followed Krishna’s Message In Operation Sindoor After Pakistan Misread Decency123PhotostoriesExpert-approved 4 foods you should never eat on an empty stomachHow to make Paneer stuffed Beetroot Paratha for breakfastHow 1 cup of this drink before bed can help burn belly fat in 30 days and how one can make it at homeDharmendra’s demise: From Krushna Abhishek, Karan Kundrra to Ankita Lokhande; TV celebs pay an emotional tribute to the legendary actorStruggling with fatty liver? 5 Ayurveda-approved food habits to improve liver healthSpeculation to confirmation: Sonam Kapoor’s second pregnancy becomes a masterclass in maternity fashionDisha Patani to Ananya Panday: The most talked-about fashion moments of the dayPlanning 2026 travels? 10 trending destinations in pictures to inspire youThanksgiving side dishes: 5 easy recipes to try this yearA legend lives on: Nostalgic images of Dharmendra, the ‘He-Man’ of Bollywood123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeChennai rainGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLeBron James WifeIslam MakhachevCola Social Security PaymentsBrittany MahomesCanada Citizenship ActDelhi ProtestSmriti Mandhana WeddingJack HughesRama Raju MantenaFortnite Chapter 7 Leaked
Ayodhya temple is decked up on the eve of the flag-hoisting event
AYODHYA: PM Narendra Modi will ceremonially hoist a saffron flag atop Ram temple in Ayodhya to mark its formal completion Tuesday, twenty-two months after he presided over the consecration ceremony of the Ram Lalla idol.The right-angled flag, measuring 10 feet in height and 20 feet in length, depicts a radiant Sun with ‘Om’ inscribed on it along with the image of Kovidara tree. “The programme will take place on the auspicious Panchami date of Shukla Paksha in the month of Margashirsha, coinciding with Abhijit Muhurat of Shri Ram and Maa Sita’s Vivah Panchami, a day symbolising divine union,” the PM office said in a release.PM Modi will visit Saptmandir, housing temples dedicated to Maharshi Vashishtha, Maharshi Vishwamitra, Maharshi Agastya, Maharshi Valmiki, Devi Ahilya, Nishadraj Guha, and Mata Shabari, the PMO release added. This will be followed by a visit to Sheshavtar Mandir.On the eve of the ceremony, Ayodhya wore a festive look, with dignitaries and devotees descending on the temple town. “We have invited 6,000 individuals from the middle and lower middle class from Purvanchal (eastern UP) and the Awadh region,” said Ram temple trust general secretary Champat Rai.An additional 900 invitees are those involved with the temple works in various capacities, apart from a few select guests who donated magnanimously for the construction. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, UP governor Anandiben Patel and CM Yogi Adityanath will be at during the ‘dhawajarohan’ ceremony.“We have invited a large nu-mber of people from backward classes and scheduled castes to represent society in a fair manner. Similarly, people from the minority communities too will attend,” said a senior functionary associated with the event.
