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Ayodhya Temple Flag Symbol Meaning: After centuries of sacrifice and struggle, the religious flag flying on the grand temple of Maryada Purushottam Lord Shri Ram will not be just a cloth, but a symbol of Sanatan culture, sacrifice and the glorious tradition of Raghuvansh. On the auspicious occasion of Vivah Panchami on 25th November, PM Narendra Modi will spread this saffron on the Ram temple of Ayodhya. religious flag Will be hoisted, on which two very sacred and divine symbols, Kovidar Vriksha and ‘Om’ will be inscribed.
Saffron: Symbol of sacrifice, bravery and eternal devotion.
Ram Mandir But the flag to be flown will be of saffron colour. Saffron or saffron color has a special place in Sanatan tradition and it is considered a symbol of many qualities.
Sacrifice and Sacrifice: This color reflects the centuries of sacrifice and struggle of those Ram devotees and saints who kept this tradition alive and dedicated their lives for the Ram temple.
Bravery and devotion: It represents bravery and valor, and also evokes a feeling of immense devotion and dedication towards God.
Knowledge and Truth: Saffron is the color that represents the pinnacle of knowledge, dedication and ultimately the victory of truth.
Special place of Raghuvansh: This color held a special place even during the reign of Raghuvansh, which further strengthens the tradition of Lord Rama.
Kovidar tree will be engraved on the flag: the proud symbol of Raghuvansh
One of the symbols depicted on the flag is the image of the Kovidar tree, which is directly related to the Suryavansh of Lord Rama.
Importance of Kovidar:
Mentioned in ancient texts: Kovidar tree is mentioned in many ancient texts. It is considered a sacred tree made from the combination of divine trees like Parijat and Mandar.
Current format: It is believed that in appearance this tree resembles today’s Kachnar tree.
Tradition of Suryavansh: The Kovidar tree has been considered very important in the Raghuvansh tradition. For centuries, the symbol of this tree has been depicted on the flags of the Suryavansh kings. This symbol reminds of the reign of Ramrajya and his ancestors.
Description in Valmiki Ramayana: Evidence of this is also found in the Ramayana written by Maharishi Valmiki. It is mentioned in it that the symbol of Kovidar was also inscribed on the flag of India, which proves its historical and religious importance.
The brilliance of ‘Om’: the ultimate truth and the sound of the universe
The second sacred symbol on the saffron flag is the image of ‘Om’ (Aum). ‘Om’ is not just a sound or a symbol, but is considered to be the essence of the entire universe.
cosmic sound: ‘Om’ is considered to be the symbol of the ultimate truth, the original sound and the creation of the entire universe.
Abode of Trinity: It symbolizes the Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh) and is the basic foundation of all mantras and religious rituals.
Transmission of divine energy: The presence of ‘Om’ on the flag will infuse divine energy, peace and spiritual power into the temple and the flag flying over it.