Arun Yogiraj is a talented and famous sculptor from Mysore, India, who has achieved immense recognition for carving the idol of Ram Lalla, the young form of Lord Rama, that will be installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Arun Yogiraj is a resident of Mysore, Karnataka. His five generations have been sculptors only. His father Yogiraj and grandfather Basavanna were also famous sculptors.
Apart from this, Arun has made a 12 feet high statue of Adi Shankaracharya in Kedarnath. Apart from this, the 21 feet high Hanumanji statue installed in Mysore has also garnered a lot of praise. Arun has received many awards from the Government of India and the State Government but this amazing statue of Lord Ram got him a place in the pages of history.
Arun Yogiraj said, I am the luckiest person on earth. I have the blessings of my ancestors and my family. Ramlala has blessed me the most.
The Ram Lalla idol was installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Mandir on January 22, 2024, during the grand 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony. Ram Lalla crafted from a special type of black stone called Krishna Shila, known for its durability and aesthetic appeal.
