Mysore/Mysuru: Renowned Mysuru sculptor Arun Yogiraj, who carved the Balak Ram idol installed at the newly built Ram Temple in Ayodhya in January this year, was denied a visa by United States (US) authorities. Yogiraj confirmed that his visa application was rejected on Aug. 10. He had been invited as the chief guest for the…
Mysore/Mysuru: Sculptor Arun Yogiraj of the city, whose deft hands crafted Balak Ram idol installed at Ayodhya Sri Ram Mandir, has created yet another idol to marvel at, in the form of Nandi, the vehicle of Lord Shiva in puranas. The three-feet tall and four-feet wide Nandi idol made of Krishna Shile (black schist stone),…
Sri Someshwaranatha Swamiji of Adichunchanagiri Mutt, Mysuru and noted Sculptor Arun Yogiraj lighting the lamp to inaugurate the 6,000th Store of Apollo Pharmacy in JCST Layout, Kuvempunagar, on Mar. 30. N.G. Bharateesh Reddy, Vice-President (Operations & Unit Head), Apollo BGS Hospitals, Mysuru, P. Jayakumar, CEO of Apollo Pharmacies Limited and others attended the event.
Mysore/Mysuru: Shankara Jayanti Sabha and Saraswatipuram Kannada Geleyara Balaga have pledged their support to Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, BJP candidate for the Lok Sabha election from Mysuru-Kodagu Constituency. They announced their support at a programme organised to felicitate Wadiyar along with Sculptor Arun Yogiraj who sculpted Ram Lalla (Balak Ram) idol installed at Ayodhya Sri…
Mysore/Mysuru: A special programme ‘Appu Namana,’ a tribute to late actor Dr. Puneeth Rajkumar organised by Karnataka Power Engineers Academy, was held at Kalamandira on Saturday. The event was inaugurated by actor Dr. Shivarajkumar, elder brother of Puneeth Rajkumar, by offering tributes to the portrait of the late actor. Later, addressing the gathering, Shivarajkumar remembered…
By Dr. Asha Shekar, Professor, Department of Physiology, MMC&RI As the nation commemorated the ‘Pran Pratishta’ ceremony of Ram Lalla (Balak Ram) idol in Ayodhya, sculpted by Arun Yogiraj of Mysuru, it is worth reflecting on his noteworthy connection with Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI). Notably, Yogiraj has gifted yet another remarkable creation…
Mysuru has long been renowned worldwide for its vibrant Dasara celebrations. However, now, for sometime to come, Mysuru will also be known as the birthplace of acclaimed sculptor who carved ‘Balak Ram,’ all thanks to the talented artist Arun Yogiraj, a third-generation sculptor from Mysuru. Arun’s remarkable achievements have made Mysureans proud and has also…
By Prof. C. Naganna The year 2016 was the centenary year of the University of Mysore. The University was established in 1916. As the twenty-fourth Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University Prof. K.S. Rangappa galvanised everyone connected with the University and the centenary celebrations took place in a grand and befitting manner, spreading over one whole…
Mysore/Mysuru: Sculptor Arun Yogiraj of the city, who sculpted the idol of Lord Ram that was consecrated at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir on Jan. 22, Ramdas, the owner of the land at Harohalli in Mysuru taluk where the black schist stone used for sculpting the idol was found and mining contractor Srinivas, who excavated the stone…
Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj, who gained widespread attention following the installation and ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of Ram Lalla’s (Balak Ram) idol in Ayodhya on Jan. 22 led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, revealed that he was merely following the divine guidance of Lord Ram while creating the idol. After a meeting with Suttur Seer…
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