Union Minister Pralhad Joshi revealed that the selection of the idol for the Prana Pratishtapana of Lord Rama in Ayodhya has been finalized and it has been sculpted by Arun Yogiraj

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi revealed that the selection of the idol for the Prana Pratishtapana of Lord Rama in Ayodhya has been finalized and it has been sculpted by Arun Yogiraj

Here are 10 lesser known facts about renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj whose idol of Lord Ram has been selected for Ram Mandir-

Here are 10 lesser known facts about renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj whose idol of Lord Ram has been selected for Ram Mandir-

1. He hails from Mysore in Karnataka

1. He hails from Mysore in Karnataka

2. Despite completing his MBA and working for some time in a private company, he found his true calling in the sculpting profession

2. Despite completing his MBA and working for some time in a private company, he found his true calling in the sculpting profession

3. He is currently the most sought-after sculptor in the country.

3. He is currently the most sought-after sculptor in the country.

4. Five generations of his family have been engaged in the sculpting profession. His grandfather Basavanna Shilpi was patronized by the King of Mysore

4. Five generations of his family have been engaged in the sculpting profession. His grandfather Basavanna Shilpi was patronized by the King of Mysore

5. A 30 feet statue of Subhash Chandra Bose, crafted by Arun, is the center of attraction in the grand canopy behind the Amar Jawan Jyoti behind the India Gate

5. A 30 feet statue of Subhash Chandra Bose, crafted by Arun, is the center of attraction in the grand canopy behind the Amar Jawan Jyoti behind the India Gate

6. Some of his other works includes carving of the 12 feet tall statue of Adi Shankaracharya in Kedarnath, 21 feet tall Hanuman statue at Chunchanakatte in Mysore district, 15 feet tall statue of constitutional architect Dr. BR Ambedkar

6. Some of his other works includes carving of the 12 feet tall statue of Adi Shankaracharya in Kedarnath, 21 feet tall Hanuman statue at Chunchanakatte in Mysore district, 15 feet tall statue of constitutional architect Dr. BR Ambedkar

7. The white amritashila statue of Swami Ramakrishna Paramahamsa in Mysore, six feet tall monolithic statue of Nandi, six feet tall statue of Banashankari Devi, the 14.5 feet tall white AmritaShila statue of the King of Mysore Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar have been the result of expert craftsmanship of Arun

7. The white amritashila statue of Swami Ramakrishna Paramahamsa in Mysore, six feet tall monolithic statue of Nandi, six feet tall statue of Banashankari Devi, the 14.5 feet tall white AmritaShila statue of the King of Mysore Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar have been the result of expert craftsmanship of Arun

8. Arun’s work has earned him recognition from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

8. Arun’s work has earned him recognition from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

9. Many organizations and renowned personalities have honored Arun for his excellent sculpting skills

9. Many organizations and renowned personalities have honored Arun for his excellent sculpting skills

10. He has been involved in the sculpting profession since childhood

10. He has been involved in the sculpting profession since childhood

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