Sculptor Arun Yogiraj sculpts small Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya, photos go viral

The famous artist shared the viral images on X.

Famous sculptor Arun Yogiraj, who created the idol of Ram Lalla for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir, has now created a miniature version of the idol. Captured the hearts of believers. The famous artist shared the viral images on X.

“After selecting the main Murti of Ram lalla, I carved another small Ram Lalla murti (stone) during my free time in Ayodhya,” Mr. Yogiraj said while sharing the photo on X.

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After selecting the main Murti of Ram lalla, I carved another small Ram lalla murti (stone) during my free time in Ayodhya. pic.twitter.com/KBO0rgXVPq

— Arun Yogiraj (@yogiraj_arun) March 23, 2024

Previously, the sculptor also shared a picture of the special tool he used to carve the statue’s eyes. He wrote: “I want to share this silver hammer with the gold chisel I used to carve the Netronmilana of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya.”

The 51-inch-tall statue shows five-year-old Ram Lalla standing on a lotus and was created by Mr. Yogiraj using Krishna Shila (black schist). The rock was brought from Karnataka after it was discovered and excavated during farm leveling operations.

After the idol was installed in the sanctum sanctorum or ‘garbha griha’ of the newly built Ram Janmabhoomi temple, the Karnataka-based sculptor said he considers himself the “luckiest man” on earth.

“I feel that I am the luckiest man on earth right now. The blessings of my ancestors, family and Lord Ram are always with me. Sometimes I feel like I am in a dream world,” Mr Yogiraj told news agency ANI.

Who is Arun Yogiraj?

Arun Yogiraj is one of the country’s most popular sculptors and comes from a family with a rich heritage in craftsmanship. His father and grandfather were both famous sculptors. After completing his MBA, Mr. Yogiraj worked in a private company for some time but wanted to continue the legacy of his ancestors. Since 2008, he has been creating sculptures that have gained national recognition.

The centerpiece of the attraction on the majestic canopy behind Amar Jawan Jyoti at the India Gate, the 30-foot tall statue of Subhash Chandra Bose was also made by Mr. Yogiraj .

Among his other works, a 12-foot-tall statue of Adi Shankaracharya at Kedarnath and a 21-foot-tall statue of Hanuman at Chunchanakatte in Mysore district have been widely reported in the media.