The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya will temporarily close its doors to devotees from the evening of November 24 to make arrangements for a grand flag hoisting ceremony. The event, scheduled for November 25, will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, and other high-profile dignitaries.
According to Champat Rai, General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, the closure is a necessary step to ensure smooth preparations and security ahead of the significant ceremony. Darshan for devotees will reopen at 7 AM on November 26 once the event concludes.
The ceremony holds deep cultural and religious importance, coinciding with Vivah Panchami, the festival commemorating the sacred marriage of Lord Ram and Mata Janaki. As part of the celebrations, a triangular flag will be hoisted to a height of 190 feet, symbolizing devotion and unity.
The event is expected to conclude by 2 PM, followed by a lined-up darshan for invited guests that may extend for about three hours. Distinguished attendees will include Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, alongside other notable figures from religious and political circles.
This temporary closure reflects traditional Hindu practices that prioritize sanctity and order during major religious occasions. The flag hoisting ceremony not only honors age-old customs but also reinforces the spiritual prominence of the Ram Temple as a central place of worship for millions of Hindus worldwide.
Devotees planning to visit the temple have been advised to adjust their schedules accordingly and return for darshan once the temple reopens on November 26. The event is anticipated to be a momentous celebration of faith, heritage, and national pride, further cementing the temple’s place as a symbol of India’s cultural unity.
