Sculptor Arun Yogiraj, Creator of Ram Lalla Idol, Expresses Gratitude Ahead of Ayodhya's Pran Pratishtha

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:17am on 22 Jan 2024,Monday India

Arun Yogiraj, the skilled sculptor behind the Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya, arrives for the consecration ceremony, deeming himself the "luckiest person on earth." Yogiraj, from a distinguished lineage of Karnataka sculptors, shared, "The blessing of my ancestors, family members, and Lord Ram Lalla has always been with me." The 51-inch idol, unveiled last week, depicts Lord Ram as a five-year-old on a lotus. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will oversee the 'pran pratishtha,' attended by diverse representatives. Yogiraj's journey, influenced by familial legacy, led him back to sculpting in 2008, creating iconic works nationwide.

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