- By Soumyaroop Mukherjee
- Mon, 24 Nov 2025 04:23 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Ram Mandir Dhwaja Arohan 2025: The temple city of Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, is all set for the ceremonial hoisting of the saffron flag on the spire of the Ram Janmbhoomi Temple, symbolising the completion of its construction, which will take place on Tuesday, November 25.
Source: X/@ShriRamTeerth
The event will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will perform the sacred Hindu ritual of ‘Dhwaja Arohan’ by hoisting the 22-foot religious flag atop the Ram Temple. The Ram Janmbhoomi Temple shared fresh visuals of the completion of the auspicious temple on its official X (formerly Twitter) account.
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"The programme will take place on the auspicious Panchami 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. This date also marks the martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth Sikh Guru, who meditated in Ayodhya for 48 uninterrupted hours in the 17th century, further enhancing the spiritual significance of the day," PM Modi's office said in a statement.
Source: X/@ShriRamTeerth
According to Hindu traditions, the raising of the ‘Dhwaja’ symbolises the victory of ‘Dharma or Dharm’ over ‘Adharma or Adharm.’ The flag, which is shaped as a right-angled triangular flag, measuring ten feet in height and twenty 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 the Kovidara tree.
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"The sacred saffron flag will convey a message of dignity, unity, and cultural continuity, embodying the ideals of Ram Rajya," PM Modi's office said.
Rise Of Temple Tourism In Ayodhya
Since the construction of the Ram temple, Ayodhya has seen a historic increase in tourists from across India and abroad. This surge in "temple tourism" is credited with taking the entire economy of Uttar Pradesh to new heights.
Here’s how the temple economy in Ayodhya has risen over the years:
- 2023: 57.6 million tourists visited Ayodhya.
- 2024: Approximately 164.4 million pilgrims visited Ram Lalla, described as a record.
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- Jan-June 2025: A record-breaking 238.2 million pilgrims have visited.
- Post-Consecration: The number of tourists has increased by 40 per cent to 50 per cent.