PM Modi hoists saffron flag as Ram temple completes.
PM Modi attended the ceremony with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, joined by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and CM Yogi Adityanath.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, marked a defining moment in Ayodhya’s history as he ceremonially hoisted a saffron flag atop the newly completed Ram temple. The event symbolised not just the final milestone in the temple’s construction but also the culmination of a long, emotional, and often deeply personal journey for millions of devotees across the country and abroad.
As the sun rose over Ayodhya, the temple complex—now fully built and radiating its grand architectural beauty—stood adorned with festive decorations, saffron drapes, and traditional floral arrangements. The air carried the sound of conch shells, mantras, and temple bells as thousands of people gathered around the premises and countless more watched the ceremony live across India.
During the ceremony, Mr. Modi hoisted the saffron flag with slow, deliberate movements, pausing briefly as the flag unfurled against the sky. The moment was met with a wave of chants of “Jai Shri Ram,” echoing across the temple grounds and nearby ghats. For many present, the ceremony symbolised both spiritual fulfillment and a historic transition into a new chapter for Ayodhya.
The Prime Minister was accompanied by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, who stood beside him throughout the ceremony, underscoring the significance of the moment for the broader cultural and ideological movement that had long supported the temple’s reconstruction. Also present were Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, both of whom have played prominent roles in overseeing the temple town’s large-scale redevelopment.
The leaders later took part in a brief prayer ceremony inside the sanctum, offering flowers and lighting lamps before the idol. The atmosphere remained reverent yet celebratory, reflecting the blend of devotion and national sentiment surrounding the event.
With the ceremonial flag-hoisting, Ayodhya now enters a new era—one marked by spiritual tourism, cultural revival, and a renewed effort to position the ancient city as a major global destination for pilgrims and heritage seekers. For many, the day will be remembered not merely as a ceremonial milestone but as a moment that stitched together history, faith, and national identity in a single, powerful gesture.