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Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the saffron flag on top of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, marking the formal completion of the temple as thousands of devotees gathered for the historic ceremony.
Modi says ‘wounds of centuries are healing’. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the saffron flag over the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Tuesday, November 25. He described the moment as “epochal”, saying that with the complete construction of the Ram temple, centuries of “wounds and pain” were being healed. According to PTI, he said Ayodhya is witnessing another historical milestone. (Image: PTI)
Saffron flag hoisted on the 161 feet high peak. Modi ceremoniously hoisted a 22 feet x 11 feet saffron flag made of parachute-grade cloth, which was installed on the 161 feet high peak. The flag has the Surya symbol associated with the Surya dynasty of Lord Rama, ‘Om’ and the sacred Kovidra tree. (Image: PTI)
This event marks the official completion of the Ram Mandir project. Officials said the flag hoisting ceremony marked the formal completion of the Ram temple complex, nearly six years after the Supreme Court’s 2019 unanimous verdict, which handed over the entire disputed site for the construction of the temple. (Image: PTI)
Ayodhya echoed with cheers, huge crowd of people. Thousands of devotees, saints and pilgrims gathered for the flag hoisting ceremony, leaving Ayodhya echoing with slogans of “Jai Shri Ram” since early morning. Many described it as “a moment in the making after 500 years”, PTI reported. (Image: PTI)
Huge crowd gathered in the road show. Before the ceremony, Modi conducted a road show till the temple complex. Women, youth and residents welcomed him by showering flowers on his way. Many people waved the tricolor while others waved BJP flags. (Image: PTI)
Modi applauds Ram devotees and contributors. Congratulating the devotees and those involved in the temple construction, Modi said the saffron flag will stand as a message that “truth ultimately triumphs over lies,” PTI reported. (Image: PTI)
Modi offered prayers in major temples of the complex. During his visit, the Prime Minister offered prayers at Ram Darbar Sanctum Sanctorum and Ram Lala Sanctum Sanctorum. He also visited Sapt Mandir, Sheshavtar Temple and Mata Annapurna Temple, PTI reported. (Image: PTI)
Yogi Adityanath gave grand welcome to PM. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath wrote on Twitter, “Hearty welcome and greetings to respected Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at Shri Ayodhya Dham, the most prominent of the seven holy cities,” PTI reported. (Image: PTI)