Prime Minister Narendra Modi fulfilled another historic promise on Tuesday as he unfurled the saffron flag atop the newly constructed Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, marking the completion of the temple and a defining moment in India’s spiritual and cultural journey.
The Prime Minister, who had laid the foundation stone of the temple on August 5, 2020, hoisted the right-angled triangular flag on the 191-foot shikhar — the highest point of the shrine. The flag, measuring 10 feet in height and 20 feet in length, bears the image of a radiant Sun symbolising the brilliance, valour, and ideals of Lord Ram.
Calling the moment divine and historic, PM Modi said Ayodhya was witnessing a pinnacle of India’s cultural consciousness. He described the saffron dhwaj as not merely a religious symbol but a reflection of India’s civilisational renaissance, faith, spirituality, and heritage.
The ceremony coincided with Vivah Panchami, celebrating the marriage of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita, adding profound religious significance to the event. Among the dignitaries present were Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
By hoisting the sacred flag, PM Modi positioned himself as both a political leader and a custodian of Hindu civilisational aspirations. The symbolic act marked a culmination of centuries of devotion, decades of political mobilisation, and a legal journey that concluded with the Supreme Court’s 2019 verdict in favour of temple construction.
The Ram Mandir movement has been one of the most defining socio-political struggles in modern India. The demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1992 and subsequent communal tensions left deep scars, but the eventual verdict and temple construction signalled closure and renewed national focus on heritage.
The transformation of Ayodhya into a major pilgrimage hub is already underway. With significant investments in infrastructure such as airports, highways, railways, and hospitality sectors, the region is poised for rapid economic growth fuelled by religious tourism.
Globally, the event resonated strongly with the Hindu diaspora, reinforcing India’s identity as the spiritual homeland of Hinduism. For millions, the saffron flag symbolises pride, faith, and the revival of cultural consciousness.
The Ram Mandir now stands not just as a sacred shrine but as a powerful emblem of India’s spiritual resurgence and a catalyst reshaping Ayodhya’s destiny — socially, culturally, and economically.
