PM Modi Hoists Sacred Flag At Ram Temple

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PM Modi hoisted a saffron flag atop the Ram temple in Ayodhya during a sacred ceremony called "Dhwaj Arohan".

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He led the rituals in the presence of sadhus, dignitaries, and members of the Ram Janambhoomi Trust.

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The right-angled triangular flag measures 10 feet in height and 20 feet in length.

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It features the image of a radiant Sun, the sacred symbol 'Om', and the Kovidara tree.

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The flag hoisting was done on 'Abhijit Muhurat", a planetary constellation considered auspicious by Hindus.

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The ceremony marked the formal completion of the construction of Ram temple.

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The ceremony took place on a day coinciding with the Muhurat of Ram and Sita's Vivah Panchami.

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The rituals were performed by 108 Acharyas from Ayodhya, Kashi, and South India.

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