Renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj, acclaimed for his creation of the Ram Lalla idol installed at Ayodhya’s newly constructed Ram Janmabhoomi Temple earlier this year, has unveiled a smaller rendition of the deity in the sacred town of Ayodhya. Sharing glimpses of his latest masterpiece on social media platform X, Yogiraj expressed his joy in crafting this smaller version during his spare moments in Ayodhya.
The Ram Lalla idol, standing at 51 inches tall, was meticulously crafted by Yogiraj from an azure-colored Krishna Shila (black schist), portraying Lord Ram as a five-year-old child atop a lotus. This divine representation now graces the sanctum sanctorum, or ‘garbha griha,’ of the newly erected Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Uttar Pradesh’s temple city.
Arun Yogiraj’s journey into the world of sculpting took a unique path, diverging from his initial pursuit of an MBA and a corporate career to follow the legacy of his ancestors. Since 2008, he has been honing his craft, earning nationwide acclaim for his remarkable sculptures.
“After the selection of the main Murti of Ram lalla, I carved another small Ram lalla murti (Stone) in my free time at Ayodhya,” Yogiraj conveyed while revealing the images on X. Additionally, the sculptor previously showcased the specialized tools he employed for intricately carving the statue’s eyes, emphasizing the significance of craftsmanship in capturing the divine essence.
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