Ram Mandir Dhwajarohan: What Do Om, Surya & The Kovidar Tree On The Dharma Dhwaja Symbolize?

Ayodhya: These days, the entire atmosphere in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi pilgrimage area is resonating with chanting of mantras and chants of Jai Shri Ram. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself will hoist the saffron-colored religious flag on the peak of the grand temple of Ramlala. Three sacred symbols—Om, the Sun God, and the Kovidar tree—are inscribed on this historical flag. All these three symbols are associated with the Ramayana period and reflect the Suryavanshi tradition. Let us know their religious and historical importance.

Suryadev: Symbol of Suryavanshi clan of Ram

Lord Rama was a Suryavanshi and was the 63rd king of the Ikshvaku dynasty. This dynasty started from Vaivaswat Manu, son of Suryadev. It is mentioned in Valmiki Ramayana that at the time of Ramlala's birth, the chariot of the Sun stopped and there was no night for a month. Before killing Ravana, Maharishi Agastya taught Aditya Hridaya Stotra to Ram and victory over Ravana was achieved only through the worship of Surya. The picture of the Sun God on the flag reminds us of Suryavanshi pride and Ram's worship of the Sun.

Om: Sound of the universe, ultimate symbol associated with the name Ram

Om is considered the most sacred sound in Sanatan Dharma. This is the first sound of the universe. In the Mandukya Upanishad, Om has been called the form of God. It is mandatory to pronounce Om before chanting the name of Ram. Tulsidas ji has written in Ramcharitmanas that the power of the name Ram is awakened only by Om. Having Om on the flag will fill the temple with positive energy and connect every devotee with God.

Kovidar tree: ancient royal symbol of Ayodhya

The Kovidar tree (Kaner tree) was the royal tree of Ayodhya in Tretayuga. It is described in the Valmiki Ramayana (Ayodhya incident) that when Bharat reached Chitrakoot with his army to bring back Ram, Lakshman saw the Kovidar tree on the flag from a distance and said that this is the army of Ayodhya. Ram Mandir Trust chose this as its royal symbol so that the tradition of Tretayug could be revived. The flower of the Kovidar tree is of saffron color that even matches the color of the flag.

Auspicious time to hoist the flag

PM Modi will hoist the flag in Abhijeet Muhurta. The 51-foot-long flag is of pure khadi. Specially prepared from Varanasi. Trust General Secretary Champat Rai said that this flag is a symbol of the restoration of Ramrajya. Will this flag give Ayodhya the status of the world's largest pilgrimage? This religious flag hoisted on the peak of the Ram temple is not just a cloth; it is a living memory of the Ramayana period. Om, Surya, and Kovidar—all three together are saying, "Jai Shri Ram!"