Karnataka sculptor Arun Yogiraj’s ‘Ram Lalla’ Idol Selected for Pran Pratishtha in Ram Mandir
On Monday, the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra confirmed that the ‘Ram Lalla’ idol carved by KarnatakaтАЩs renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj will be consecrated in Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir on January 22. The idol, sculpted on Krishna Shila, has been selected to become the Shri Vigraha of Bhagwan Shri Ramlalla Sarkar.
About Arun Yogiraj
Arun Yogiraj is a young, polite, and cheerful sculptor from Mysuru, Karnataka, who comes from a family that has been carving idols for generations. He has also built the statues of Adi Shankaracharya in Kedarnath and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in Delhi’s India Gate. Arun Yogiraj was among the three sculptors selected by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra to carve an idol of ‘Ram Lalla.’
BS Yediyurappa’s Statement
Earlier, veteran Karnataka BJP leader BS Yediyurappa had said that Arun Yogiraj’s carved idol would be selected for the pran pratishtha in the Ram Mandir. In response to the announcement, Yediyurappa congratulated Arun Yogiraj and said, “The idol of Lord Rama sculpted by the sculptor Arun Yogiraj of Mysuru has been selected for installation in the magnificent Sri Rama Mandir of Ayodhya, which has doubled the pride and happiness of the entire Rama devotees of the state. Heartfelt congratulations to ‘Shilpi @yogiraj_arun.’”
Conclusion
The upcoming inauguration of the Ram Mandir on January 22, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is a significant event for the entire nation. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra’s decision to select the ‘Ram Lalla’ idol sculpted by Arun Yogiraj for pran pratishtha is a recognition of the sculptor’s exceptional talent and dedication. It is a proud moment for Arun Yogiraj and his family, as well as for the people of Karnataka.
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