What is the importance of the flag hoisting ritual on Vivah Panchami, know why the flag is hoisted on the peak of the temple?

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Dhwajarohan 2025: Vivah Panchami is the holy day of the divine marriage of Lord Shri Ram and Mother Sita. Prince Prabhu Ram and Princess Mata Janaki were married on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha month, hence the festival of Vivah Panchami is celebrated on this date. On the occasion of Vivah Panchami, a flag hoisting program will be organized on the peak of Ramlala temple in Ayodhya. It is a tradition of Sanatan Dharma to have a flag on the temple and this flag indicates the presence of God. The cosmic energy first enters through the flag installed on the highest peak of the temple. Let us know why the divine flag is placed on the peak of the temple.

Importance of flag hoisting ritual on Vivah Panchami – Abhijeet Muhurta remains on the occasion of Vivah Panchami. It is believed that Lord Ram was born in Abhijeet Muhurta. Also, at this very moment, Lord Ram’s life was consecrated in Ayodhya. Abhijit Muhurta is considered to be the best, most perfect and divine Muhurta in the Vedic tradition. It falls in the dominant central part of the Sun daily and is considered extremely auspicious. In religious scriptures, Abhijeet Muhurta has been called the era that destroys all evils. It is considered very auspicious to have the flag hoisting ceremony on the peak of Ram temple on the wedding day of Lord Ram and Mother Sita. The flag is a symbol of victory, religion and dedication and the marriage of Shri Ram-Sita is its ultimate form.

Why is the flag placed on the top of the temple? – When we visit temples, whether small or big, we often see a flag flying proudly above the temple. Some call it a flag, while some call it a religious flag. One of the main reasons for placing a flag or dhwaja on the top of a temple is to symbolize the presence of the god worshiped in that particular temple. The flag serves as a declaration of the sanctity of the temple. Not only in India and Hinduism, but in many cultures, hoisting the flag is considered a symbol of victory. The flag at the top is not just a decorative object but a symbol of victory. The flag and the Dhwaja Stambh (the pillar with the flag on top) above the temple are said to be the link between the earth and the higher universe.

The flag is not just a religious symbol but a powerful symbol – The flag is not just a religious symbol but an extremely powerful symbol associated with celestial energy, divine consciousness and planetary elements. In Vedic astrology, the upward direction (up) is considered the direction of the gods. The shikhara is the most sacred, highest point of energy in the temple. The presence of the flag on the top ensures that the energy of divinity from the temple spreads throughout the city and the vibrancy of the temple travels through the air in every direction. The flag receives the sunlight first and with this touch of the sun the divinity of the temple increases, negative energy in the environment is destroyed and the spiritual power of the temple remains active.

The wait of the devotees will also end – if the flag is installed on the peak of the temple, then it shows that the construction of the temple has now been completely completed. The spiritual energy of the temple has become fully active. The hoisting of the Shikhar flag of Ram temple will announce the completion of the great construction journey of the temple, for which Ram devotees have been waiting for years. With this flag hoisting, the wait of those devotees will also end. The flag acts as a medium between the divine energy present in the sanctum sanctorum and its divine energy.

Description of the flag in Ramcharitmanas – In the temple where the flag is flying, the Gods and Goddesses are present in an awakened state. If there is no flag then the temple is considered silent. The flag is the public declaration of the temple that the presence of the deity is active here and that the place is sacred and safe. Along with this, blessings of both sun and air elements are received. The flag on the peak of Ram temple will not only be a symbol of faith but is also going to be a witness to the great traditions like Suryavansh and Raghukul of Ayodhya. In both Ramcharitmanas and Valmiki Ramayana, description of flag, arch and flag is found many times.