The first images of the sacred flag that will be hoisted atop the Ram Temple emerged on Tuesday ahead of the grand ceremony. A especially-crafted flag, measuring 22 feet in length and 11 feet in width, will be hoisted to commemorate the occasion.
Designed by a parachute specialist from Ahmedabad, the flag weighs between two and three kilograms and has been engineered to withstand the conditions atop the 161-feet summit of the temple and the 42-feet flagpole. The radiant Sun on the flag is regarded as a symbol of Lord Ram’s brilliance and valour. The flag also features the ‘Om’ symbol and the outline of the Kovidara tree.
This sacred flag represents dignity, unity, and cultural continuity, and is seen as a symbol of the ideals of Ramrajya. According to the statement, the Dharma Dhwaja will be hoisted on the temple’s ‘Shikhar,’ constructed in the traditional North Indian Nagara architectural style. The approximately 800-metre-long boundary wall surrounding the temple is designed in South Indian style, showcasing the structure’s architectural diversity.
(IANS)