Nripendra Mishra, Chairman of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Construction Committee, inspected the ongoing construction work at the Ram Temple premises in Ayodhya ahead of the ‘Dhwaj’ (flag) ceremony scheduled for November 25.
Speaking to ANI, Mishra confirmed, “The Prime Minister is arriving on November 25, with the main function set to take place in the temple premises. The temple construction is in its final phase and is expected to be completed by the end of this year. Flag hoisting is a significant event and holds great importance. The flag will be saffron in colour, bearing the symbol of the Sun.”
PM’s Visit & Review: Preparations are focused on ensuring proper arrangements for the Prime Minister’s visit so that he can tour the temple premises and review all ongoing construction works. The final plan will be based on suggestions from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
Technical Assistance: Regarding the flag-hoisting atop the temple’s main spire, Mishra told reporters that certain technical requirements are being examined, and experts from the Defence Ministry are assisting to ensure the ceremony goes smoothly.
Completion Status: He confirmed that the main temple structure, along with six subsidiary shrines dedicated to Lord Mahadev, Lord Ganesh, Lord Hanuman, Suryadev, Maa Bhagwati, Maa Annapurna, and Lord Sheshavatar, has been completed.
Ceremony Details: The ‘Ram Parivar’ deities are ‘virajman’ (seated) on the first floor of the temple. An arti of the ‘Ram Parivar’ will be performed when the PM hoists the ‘Dhwaj’ atop the Ram temple. The event is being organized by the Nyas, with a list of 6,000-8,000 invitees prepared.
Significance: The ceremony of hoisting the ‘Pataka’ over the ‘Shikhar’ (spire) is a religious announcement to the devotees that the temple, including the outer security wall – ‘Parkota’ – is complete in all respects, inviting every devotee to visit and offer prayers.
Ayodhya Infrastructure Development
Alongside the temple construction, the government has allocated substantial funds for infrastructure development:
₹4,560 crore for improving road connectivity between key religious destinations including Ayodhya, Varanasi, Mathura, Chitrakoot, and Prayagraj.
₹4,200 crore for developing the Buddhist Circuit covering Sarnath, Kushinagar, Shravasti, Kaushambi, and other sites. (DD News).
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