Renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj warmly greeted at Bengaluru's Kempegowda Airport for his Ram Lalla idol masterpiece
- Posted on January 25, 2024
- Arts and Culture
- By Arijit Dutta
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Renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj, creator of Ayodhya Temple's Ram Lalla idol, received a jubilant welcome in Bengaluru. A multitude of BJP workers greeted him at Kempegowda Airport, celebrating his artistry that has brought pride to Mysuru. His wife, Vijetha, expressed joy at his historic achievement, highlighting the challenges overcome during the six-month project.
Arun
Yogiraj, the skilled sculptor behind the revered Ram
Lalla idol at Ayodhya Temple, experienced a grand welcome at Bengaluru's
Kempegowda International Airport. This celebration marked his return to the
city after completing the monumental task. The idol, chosen among three by the
Ayodhya Temple trust, has garnered immense admiration.
As Arun Yogiraj touched down in Bengaluru, a throng of BJP workers gathered to honor him. Adorned with garlands, he was enveloped in a shower of flowers amidst the resounding chants of 'Jai Sri Ram' and 'Long Live Yogiraj.' Mysuru, Yogiraj's hometown, and the entire state took pride in his artistic accomplishment.
Vijetha,
Arun Yogiraj's wife, shared her happiness at the lounge, expressing pride in
her husband's historical contribution. She acknowledged the challenges faced
during the six-month project and emphasized their readiness to embrace whatever
the future holds with dedication.
Yogiraj
himself, reflecting on his achievement, expressed feeling like the luckiest
person on earth. An MBA graduate from Mysuru, he has crafted not only the Ram
Lalla idol but also the statues of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose near India Gate
and Adiguru Shankaracharya in Kedarnath, both inaugurated by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi.
Bengaluru's
joyous reception of Arun Yogiraj signifies the recognition of his artistic
prowess and the monumental significance of the Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya.
Yogiraj's triumphant return marks a momentous occasion, celebrating the fusion
of art and spirituality.