Overview
- The hoisting is scheduled around noon during an auspicious muhurat, with the core ritual expected to last a few minutes before the prime minister addresses attendees.
- About 6,000 invited guests are expected, including Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and governor Anandiben Patel, while public darshan is paused for the day.
- Authorities have deployed 6,970 security personnel with ATS commandos, NSG snipers, anti‑drone systems and border checks, and have closed Ram Path 6 am to 2:30 pm with nearby bookings cancelled for security.
- The right‑angled triangular flag measures 10 by 20 feet and carries the Sun, Om and Kovidara motifs; it will fly from the Nagara‑style shikhar, with the 800‑metre parkota reflecting South Indian design.
- Multi‑day Vedic rites began November 20, including advance worship of the flag led by trustee Anil Mishra, and the PM’s schedule includes visits to Saptmandir, Sheshavatar and Mata Annapurna temples before the ceremony.