Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Ayodhya on November 25 for what officials describe as a major ceremonial moment at the Ram Mandir, where he will take part in a traditional flag-hoisting, known as the Dhwajarohan ceremony.
The event has been aligned with the Abhijit Muhurat, a period regarded in tradition as being associated with the birth of Lord Ram.
Authorities have also noted that the date ties in with the observance of Ram Vivah according to the Hindu calendar, and the Prime Minister is set to join the rituals and review arrangements as thousands of devotees gather for the day’s proceedings.
Ayodhya is immersed in spiritual fervour ahead of the event. Chairman of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Construction Committee, Nripendra Mishra, said 'Dhwajarohan' is not only a public celebration but also an announcement to devotees worldwide that the temple construction is complete.
PM Modi said on Monday that Lord Ram is the soul of India and he will be a witness to the formal hoisting of the saffron flag atop the sacred temple.
"Lord Shri Ram is the soul of India, the basis of its consciousness and its pride. For me, it is a matter of supreme fortune that tomorrow, on 25 November, at around 10 a.m., I will have the opportunity for darshan and worship in the divine and magnificent Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple complex in Ayodhya," PM Modi said in a post on X.
"Thereafter, at around 12 noon, I will witness the historic moment of the formal hoisting of the saffron flag atop the sacred temple of Shri Ram Lala. This flag is a symbol of Lord Shri Ram's radiance, valor and his ideals, as well as our faith, spirituality and cultural heritage. Jai Shri Ram!" he added.
PM Modi schedule in Ayodhya
At 9.30 am, PM Modi will reach Ayodhya. At around 10 am, he will visit Saptmandir which houses temples related to Maharshi Vashishtha, Maharshi Vishwamitra, Maharshi Agastya, Maharshi Valmiki, Devi Ahilya, Nishadraj Guha and Mata Shabari. This will be followed by a visit to Sheshavtar Mandir.
At around 11 am, Prime Minister will visit Mata Annapurna Mandir. After this, he will perform Darshan and Pooja at Ram Darbar Garbh Grah, which will be followed by Darshan at Ram Lalla Garbha Grah.
At around 12 noon, he will ceremonially hoist a saffron flag on the Shikhar of the sacred Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, symbolizing the completion of the temple's construction and ushering in a new chapter of cultural celebration and national unity. Prime Minister will also address the gathering on this historic occasion.
Dhwajarohan ceremony timings
The flag is to be raised around 12 noon atop the temple’s 191-feet-high shikhara, which carries a specially placed 42-foot pillar designed to hold it.
The designated window for the Dhwajarohan is from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm, with the schedule crafted to align with the auspicious timing.
Dhwajarohan Ceremony entry timings for public
Temple officials have circulated detailed guidance for visitors. They have clarified that from early morning until 2:30 pm on November 25, entry to the Ram Mandir will not be open to the general public. Only authorised individuals who possess QR-coded passes will be allowed through, a measure taken to maintain tight security around the Prime Minister’s presence.
Passes for darshan and for various aartis must be obtained through the Trust’s official portal, where visitors are required to upload identification details before downloading a digital QR pass
Authorities have said that bookings could be paused briefly around the scheduled programme due to security protocols.
Aarti timings
Daily rituals at the temple will continue on their set timetable. Mangala Aarti begins at 4:30 am, followed by Shringaar Aarti at 6:30 am. The Rajbhog Aarti is held at 11:30 am, while Sandhya Aarti takes place at 7:30 pm, and Shayan Aarti concludes the day at 9:30 pm.
Entry routes
Regarding movement in and around the temple town, officials have urged people planning to witness the celebrations to reach Ayodhya the day before. They recommend public transport and shuttle services, advising travellers to limit luggage.
Real-time alerts about crowd flow and access routes will be issued through official communication channels to help manage the expected influx of devotees.
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