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November 25, 2025 1:59 PM

Ayodhya’s Sapt Mandir: A homage to seven guiding lights and companions of Lord Ram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday offered prayers at the Sapt Mandir located within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple complex in Ayodhya. The seven temples are dedicated to Maharishi Vashistha, Maharishi Vishwamitra, Maharishi Agastya, Maharishi Valmiki, Devi Ahilya, Nishadraj Guha and Mata Shabari - revered gurus, devotees and companions who played significant roles in Lord Ram’s life. Maharishi Vashistha Maharishi Vashistha, regarded as the royal guru of Lord Ram and believed to be th...

November 25, 2025 1:59 PM

PM Modi hoists sacred ‘Dharma Dhwaja’ atop Ayodhya Ram Temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoisted 'Dharma Dhwaja' atop the 191-feet 'shikhar' of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, marking the formal completion of the temple’s construction. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel were also present during the ceremony. The flag-hoisting was conducted during the Abhijit Muhurat on Vivah Panchami, considered an auspicious period associated with Lord Ram and Goddess Sita. The Dharma ...

November 25, 2025 3:49 PM

Ayodhya: PM Modi offers prayers at Ram Temple, Sapt Mandir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday offered prayers to Shri Ram Lalla amid Vedic mantra chants at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Garbha Grah in Ayodhya. He was accompanied by RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel. The Prime Minister also offered prayers at the at Mata Annapurna Mandir, Saptmandir, Sheshavtar Mandir ahead of the flag-hoisting ceremony at the temple. Earlier, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath welcomed him a...

November 25, 2025 11:11 AM

Ayodhya: Pictures of ‘Dharma Dhwaja’ emerge ahead of grand flag-hoisting ceremony by PM Modi

The first images of the sacred flag that will be hoisted atop the Ram Temple emerged on Tuesday ahead of the grand ceremony. A especially-crafted flag, measuring 22 feet in length and 11 feet in width, will be hoisted to commemorate the occasion. Designed by a parachute specialist from Ahmedabad, the flag weighs between two and three kilograms and has been engineered to withstand the conditions atop the 161-feet summit of the temple and the 42-feet flagpole. The radiant Sun on the flag is regar...

November 25, 2025 10:47 AM

PM Modi holds roadshow ahead of flag-hoisting ceremony at Ayodhya Ram Temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a roadshow in Ayodhya ahead of the flag-hoisting ceremony at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, where he will hoist the sacred saffron flag atop the temple's 191-foot-high shikhara. Hundreds of devotees welcomed the Prime Minister with a tricolour in their hands as he headed to the Ram Temple for the ceremony. Earlier today, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath welcomed PM Modi at the Ayodhya airport. "A hearty welcome and felicitation to the esteemed Prime Min...

November 25, 2025 10:46 AM

‘Proud to be Ram Lalla’s neighbour’: Local resident hails Ayodhya’s transformation ahead of PM Modi’s visit

Ayodhya is witnessing an atmosphere of devotion and celebration as thousands of devotees gathered ahead of the historic flag-hoisting ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist a saffron flag atop the temple’s 191-feet shikhara, marking a significant cultural and spiritual milestone. The ceremony, scheduled around noon, symbolises the completion of the temple’s construction and is being held on the auspicious Panchami of the Shukla Paksha...

November 25, 2025 9:30 AM

Golden chapter in history: UP CM Yogi on PM Modi hoisting grand flag at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple today

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that India is witnessing a “golden chapter” in its civilizational journey as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to hoist the grand saffron flag atop the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya. The flag hoisting marks the formal completion of the temple’s construction and is being celebrated nationwide as a moment of deep cultural and spiritual significance. Posting on X, the Chief Minister wrote, “Today, a golden chapter i...

November 25, 2025 8:50 AM

Ram Janmabhoomi set for another milestone as PM Modi to hoist 191-ft ‘Dharma Dhwaj’ in Ayodhya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the sacred flag atop the 191-foot-high shikhara of the Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi Temple during a special flag-hoisting ceremony today, marking a historic moment in the nation's socio-cultural and spiritual landscape. The 'Dharma Dhwaj' carries three sacred symbols, Om, the Sun and the Kovidara tree, each representing profound spiritual values rooted in the Sanatan tradition. The Kovidar tree is a hybrid of the Mandar and Parijat trees, created by Rishi Kash...

November 24, 2025 4:31 PM

PM Modi to perform ‘Dhwaja Arohan’, marking full completion of Ayodhya Ram Mandir

The Ram Mandir in Ayodhya now stands fully completed, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the city’s cultural and infrastructural development. Considered by millions of devotees worldwide as the birthplace of Lord Ram, Ayodhya—with the Ram Temple at the sacred site—holds a central place in India’s cultural and spiritual landscape. A major ceremony will take place on November 25, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs “Dhwaja Arohan”, the hoisting of a 22-foot dharmic flag ...

November 10, 2025 2:19 PM

Ayodhya: Nripendra Mishra inspects construction work ahead of ‘Dhwaj’ ceremony at Ram Temple on Nov 25

Nripendra Mishra, Chairman of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Construction Committee, inspected the ongoing construction work at the Ram Temple premises in Ayodhya ahead of the ‘Dhwaj’ (flag) ceremony scheduled for November 25. Speaking to ANI, Mishra said, “The Prime Minister is arriving on 25th November, with the main function set to take place in the temple premises. Senior officials have arrived for inspection, and other special arrangements are also being made. The temple construction is ...