Ayodhya is gearing up for one of the most significant religious events since the Ramlalla Pran Pratishtha the grand Dhwajarohan ceremony scheduled for November 25, 2025, at the newly constructed Ram Temple. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, and prominent personalities from across India expected to attend, the city has turned into a high-security zone. For the general public, darshan will remain closed on November 25 due to heavy VVIP movement.
The temple trust, administration, and security agencies are working round-the-clock to ensure seamless execution of a program spread over several days.
This is a comprehensive guide to all events, timings, preparations, security arrangements, rituals, and PM Modi’s movements for the Dhwajarohan celebrations.
Kalash Yatra Marks Beginning of Festivities
Ayodhya witnessed a grand start to the celebrations on November 20, with a spectacular Kalash Yatra featuring 551 urns filled with Saryu water.
- The procession began at Saryu Ghat.
- Women participants carried kalash on their heads.
- The yatra passed through the Ramkot area before reaching the Ram Janmabhoomi premises, symbolically invoking divine blessings.
- The collected Saryu water will be used in rituals marking the days leading up to the flag hoisting.
This spiritual procession has set the tone for the multi-day festival.
Dhwajarohan Ceremonies Begin Across Temple Complex from November 21
From November 21, the Janmabhoomi temple complex has begun holding traditional dhwajarohan rituals in multiple shrines on the premises.
- The trust has appointed different grihastha hosts (householders) for each temple ritual.
- Key hosts include Dr. Anil Mishra (Trust member) and trustee Radhamohan.
- All hosts will stay within the temple premises or trust-designated guesthouses until November 25.
These daily ceremonies are being held to spiritually prepare the temple for the historic moment on the 25th.
November 25: The Grand Dhwajarohan Ceremony – Timing and Ritual Plan
Auspicious Muhurat: 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
The flag hoisting will occur during the sacred Abhijit Muhurat, the time associated with Lord Ram’s birth. Temple Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Mishra stated that performing Dhwajarohan during Ram’s birth constellation carries immense spiritual significance.
How the Flag Will Be Unfurled
- PM Modi will press a button at approximately 12 noon.
- Within 10 seconds, the flag will begin rising up the mast.
- The ceremony will take place on the 191-feet-high spire, topped with a 42-foot pillar specially installed for the flag.
- The flag size is 22 ft x 11 ft, saffron in color.
- It features symbols of:
- Sun (Surya Vansh)
- Om
- Kovidar tree (Ayodhya’s royal tree, associated with Ram)
As the flag begins to wave, the temple premises will resonate with Vedic mantras, along with the ringing of bells and gongs, creating a grand spiritual atmosphere.
Automatic Flag Hoisting and Rotation Mechanism
- An imported automatic flag-hoisting system has been installed.
- It allows:
- Hoisting at the press of a button
- Lowering from a control room
- 360-degree rotation based on wind flow
- This means priests will not need to climb the spire making flag-changing safe and easy.
- The frequency of changing the flag is yet to be decided.
A 3-Hour Visit: PM Modi’s Movement Plan for November 25
PM Modi will be in Ayodhya for approximately three hours, with a detailed itinerary:
11:00 AM – Arrival in Ayodhya
He will arrive at the Ayodhya airport or helipad at 11 AM.
First Stop: Hanumangarhi
PM Modi will head directly to the Hanumangarhi Temple for darshan and पूजा.
Visit to Ram Temple
After Hanumangarhi, he will proceed to the Ram Mandir.
Darshan, Aarti, and Interaction
- PM Modi will have darshan of Ramlalla and Ram Darbar.
- He will perform aarti.
- He may tour:
- Sapt Mandir Parkota
- Sheshavatar Temple
- Ramayana-themed murals
He is also expected to meet engineers, artisans, and workers who contributed to building the temple. A greenhouse-like area has been set up behind the Maa Annapurna Temple for this interaction.
12:00–12:30 PM – Dhwajarohan Ceremony
PM Modi will press the ceremonial button during the Abhijit Muhurat.
Guests, VVIP Invitees, and Strict Entry Protocols
A long list of special invitees including Amitabh Bachchan, Sachin Tendulkar, spiritual leaders, and prominent citizens will attend the ceremony.
Strict Mobile Ban After Delhi Blast
Following a blast in Delhi, the trust has revised its security norms:
- No mobile phones allowed inside the Ram Temple.
- Guests must enter between 8 AM and 10 AM.
- Lunch has been arranged inside the temple complex.
Every invitation card carries a QR code that reveals the guest’s digital identity, seat number, and gate of entry when scanned.
Hospitality & Prasad: 500 Kg of Laddus Being Prepared
To honor the guests:
- 500 kg of special pure ghee laddus are being made.
- These laddus are being prepared under guidance from India’s top sweet artisans.
- They will first be offered to Ramlalla, then distributed as prasad.
In addition, more than 10,000 lockers have been installed for storing belongings, and canopies have been erected over 2 km to shield devotees from sun or rain.
Accommodation and Religious Events for Devotees
The Ram-Sita wedding festival (Vivah Mahotsav) is being celebrated for the first time in the new temple, with nearly 8,000 participants expected.
- A tent city is being prepared at Teerth Puram to house 2,500 guests.
- The entire city is decorated with lights, flowers, and spiritual motifs.
Ahmedabad Artisans Create Special Parachute-Fabric Flag
The main flag is crafted by artisans from Ahmedabad, using:
- Special nylon parachute fabric
- A double-coated synthetic layer for weather resistance
- Reinforcement to withstand sun, wind, and rain
The symbols printed on it represent the Surya Vansh, of which Lord Ram is considered a descendant.
Massive Security Forces Deployed: Ayodhya on High Alert
The Dhwajarohan ceremony has triggered an unprecedented multi-layered security setup, involving:
Forces Deployed
- Uttar Pradesh Police
- Special Security Force (SSF)
- CRPF
- PAC
- Specially trained SSF commandos
Technological Surveillance
- Thousands of CCTV cameras
- AI-powered facial recognition systems
- Anti-drone jammers and interceptors
- High-level monitoring at all entry points
Red and Yellow Security Zones
- Ayodhya has been divided into restricted access zones.
- All movement will be heavily monitored on November 25.
- General darshan is suspended on that day; devotees may resume from November 26.
Logistics
- Hotels, dharamshalas, and tent cities are booked.
- Ayodhya airport has enhanced operations for chartered flights.
Ayodhya’s Green Spaces and Ramayana-Era Trees
The temple premises retain more than 30 Ramayana-era trees.
A 10-acre Panchavati is being developed as a habitat for:
- Monkeys
- Birds
- Peacocks
A small water body is also being created for ecological balance.
PM Modi’s Previous Visits to Ayodhya
This will be the Prime Minister’s fifth visit to Ayodhya in his tenure:
- Aug 5, 2020 – Ground-breaking ceremony
- Oct 23, 2022 – Deepotsav
- Dec 31, 2023 – Roadshow
- Jan 22, 2024 – Ramlalla’s consecration ceremony
- Nov 25, 2025 – Dhwajarohan ceremony
