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…
Mysore/Mysuru: The entire process of crafting Balak Ram’s idol spanned seven to eight months, allowing for Arun Yogiraj’s artistic freedom to flourish. The consecration on Jan. 22 marked a distinctive transformation, revealing the divine essence of the idol post-installation. A special focus was placed on the development of Balak Ram’s eyes, with the use of…
Bengaluru: Mysuru’s Arun Yogiraj, the master-sculptor behind the Ayodhya Ram Lalla idol, received a warm welcome upon his return to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) at Devanahalli in Bengaluru yesterday. Escorted by CISF personnel from Terminal-2, Arun, who had been away for the past six months, touched down in Bengaluru after his significant role in the…
Rs. 3.17 crore offerings made on Day 1, over 2.5 lakh devotees visit on Day 2 Ayodhya: Three days after the Ram Mandir was inaugurated in Ayodhya and the Ram Lalla idol carved by Mysuru sculptor Arun Yogiraj called ‘Balak Ram’ was placed in the sacred ‘garbhagriha’ (sanctum sanctorum), two other idols await for their…
New Delhi/Ayodhya: Mysuru-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj, who created the Ram Lalla idol for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, today said that he considers himself as the “luckiest person” on earth. “I feel I am the luckiest person on the earth now. The blessing of my ancestors, family members and Lord Ram Lalla has always been…
The ethereal, beautiful idol of child Sri Rama, Ram Lalla (in Kannada Baala Rama), sculpted by Arun Yogiraj of Mysuru, which was consecrated this morning at Ayodhya.
From ten Vishnu Avatars to the Swastika, Ram Lalla idol depicts all significant symbols of Sanatana Dharma Ayodhya: The Lord Ram idol, which has been placed at the Ayodhya Temple was revealed yesterday, days ahead of the consecration ceremony — ‘Pran Pratishtha’ on Monday (Jan. 22). The idol depicts Lord Ram as a five-year-old child…
Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simmha felicitated the family members of city sculptor Arun Yogiraj who has carved the Ram Lalla idol that will be consecrated on Jan. 22 at Ayodhya. Simmha called on the family members of Arun Yogiraj at Brahmarshi Kashyapa Shilpakala Shala Trust near Basaveshwara Circle at Agrahara yesterday and felicitated them. The…
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