The magnificent Ram temple in Ayodhya will be revered by the idol of “Ram Lalla,” which was crafted by notable Karnataka sculptor Arun Yogiraj.

The statue that has been chosen for installation in the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is a tribute to the great sculptor Arun Yogiraj, who comes from a family of five generations of well-known sculptors in Mysore.

The idol for Lord Rama’s Prana Pratishtapana in Ayodhya has been chosen, according to a social media post made by Union minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday. The renowned national sculptor Yogiraj Arun will create an idol of Lord Rama, which will be erected in Ayodhya.

Arun was also congratulated by former Karnataka chief minister B S Yediyurappa, who also expressed delight in the idol of Lord Ram being chosen to be installed in Ram Mandir.

“The entire state’s pride and satisfaction have quadrupled with the installation of the majestic Sri Rama Mandir in Ayodhya, which houses the idol of Lord Rama carved by Mysuru’s Arun Yogiraj. My sincere congrats to “Shilpi @yogiraj_arun.”

Arun revealed to PTI that he hasn’t heard anything official about the acceptance of the idol he sculpted. But a message from top BJP officials on “X” gave him the impression that his work had been approved.

“The idol ought to depict a divine child as well, as it represents the statue of God’s incarnation,” Arun remarked. The deity should be felt by those who gaze upon the statue.

I began working on this project roughly six or seven months ago, keeping in mind both the divine aspect and the childlike face. I am delighted right now. People should value it more than selection. I won’t be content until then,” the sculptor continued.

About Arun Yogiraj

• Arun Yogiraj, who is presently one of the most sought-after sculptors in the nation, was greatly influenced by his grandfather, Basavanna Shilpi, and father, Yogiraj, who were both supported by the King of Mysore when he first started sculpting.
• Even though Arun briefly studied for an MBA and worked in the business world, his natural love of sculpture pulled him back into the medium in 2008.
• Since then, he has had a boom in his artistic career, producing sculptures that are recognized around the country.
• The stunning sculptures in Arun’s repertoire include a 30-foot-tall statue of Subhash Chandra Bose that is on display behind the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate.
• He also made significant contributions to the field of sculpture, such as the 21-foot-tall statue of Hanuman in Mysore and the 12-foot-tall sculpture of Adi Shankaracharya in Kedarnath.

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