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Ayodhya Dhwajarohan Ceremony Live: Ram Mandir prepared for grand celebrations

Here are morning visuals from Ram Mandir as it is prepared for the flag hoisting ceremony. 

Ram Mandir Live: Ayodhya Mayor explains Dhwajarohan preparations

Ayodhya Mayor Girish Pati Tripathi explained how the city is prepared for the flag hoisting ceremony and what is planned for today. Watch:

Ayodhya Dhwajarohan Live: Former litigant in Ram Janmabhoomi case invited

Iqbal Ansari, the former litigant in the Ram Janmabhoomi–Babri Masjid case, has been invited to the flag hoisting ceremony.

Ram Temple Flag Hoisting Live: Saints, special invitees start to arrive

Saints and special invitees have started to arrive for the ceremonial hoisting of a saffron flag on the spire of the Ram temple. 

Ram Mandir Live: Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, say devotees

As devotees began thronging Ayodhya, many remarked that today’s event is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Ram Mandir Live: A new pinnacle today, says Yogi Adityanath

The faith, penance, and anticipation of crores of Ram devotees are today about to be established at a new pinnacle, said UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in his message. 

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Live: Why today was chosen for flag hoisting

The flag hoisting programme is taking 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.

PM Modi Live: Prime Minister to visit remples, address gathering

The Prime Minister will visit the Saptmandir, which houses temples dedicated to Maharshi Vashishtha, Maharshi Vishwamitra, Maharshi Agastya, Maharshi Valmiki, Devi Ahilya, Nishadraj Guha, and Mata Shabari.

He will then visit the Sheshavtar Mandir and the Mata Annapurna temple, and perform ‘darshan’ and ‘pooja’ at the Ram Darbar Garbh Grah, followed by ‘darshan’ at the Ram Lalla Garbh Grah.

Around noon, he will ceremonially hoist the saffron flag atop the Ram Mandir ‘shikhar’, marking the completion of the temple and heralding a new chapter of cultural celebration and national unity.

The PM will also address the gathering on the occasion.

Ram Mandir Flag Hoisting Live: Here’s a look at mandir’s timeline

The formal announcement of the construction of Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir happened in February 2020. Here is a timeline of its completion.

Ram Mandir Live: Saffron flag will rise atop shikhar

The saffron 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 in the South Indian architectural tradition, will showcase the temple’s diverse architecture.

Ram Mandir Flag Hoisting Live: Shri Ram Janmabhoomi illuminated ahead of event

The Ram Mandir and Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya have been illuminated ahead of the flag hoisting. See pictures:

Ram Temple Flag Hoisting: What the saffron flag signifies

The right-angled triangular flag, measuring 10 feet in height and 20 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 Kovidara tree. The sacred saffron flag will convey a message of dignity, unity, and cultural continuity, embodying the ideals of Ram Rajya, the Prime Minister’s Office said. 

PM Modi Ayodhya Flag Hoisting: Welcome to live coverage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist a saffron flag at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Tuesday, marking the completion of the grand temple. Welcome to India Today’s live coverage of the event.

(SOURCE-PTI)

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