Renowned Sculptor Arun Yogiraj Chosen to Craft Ram Lalla Idol for Ayodhya Temple
In a significant development for the revered Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced the selection of the esteemed sculptor Arun Yogiraj to carve the idol of Ram Lalla. The 51-inch idol, depicting a five-year-old Ram, will grace the sanctum sanctorum of the grand temple, with a formal announcement expected from the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teertha Kshetra trust.
"ಎಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಮನೋ ಅಲ್ಲಿ ಹನುಮನು"
ಅಯೋಧ್ಯೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಶ್ರೀರಾಮನ ಪ್ರಾಣ ಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠಾಪನಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ವಿಗ್ರಹ ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಅಂತಿಮಗೊಂಡಿದೆ. ನಮ್ಮ ನಾಡಿನ ಹೆಸರಾಂತ ಶಿಲ್ಪಿ ನಮ್ಮ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಯ ಶ್ರೀ @yogiraj_arun ಅವರು ಕೆತ್ತಿರುವ ಶ್ರೀರಾಮನ ವಿಗ್ರಹ ಪುಣ್ಯಭೂಮಿ ಅಯೋಧ್ಯೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠಾಪನೆಗೊಳ್ಳಲಿದೆ. ರಾಮ ಹನುಮರ ಅವಿನಾಭಾವ ಸಂಬಂಧಕ್ಕೆ ಇದು… pic.twitter.com/VQdxAbQw3Q
— Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) January 1, 2024
Minister Joshi highlighted the bond between Lord Ram and Hanuman, emphasizing the significance of the idol being crafted by a sculptor from Karnataka, the land associated with Hanuman’s birth in Hindu mythology. This decision further strengthens the timeless connection between these revered deities.
The selection of Arun Yogiraj, a proud artist of our nation, to carve the idol of Lord Rama stands as a testament to his expertise and the profound cultural significance embedded in the craftsmanship. The trust’s forthcoming formal announcement will mark another pivotal milestone in the construction of the Ayodhya Ram Temple, symbolizing the rich heritage and unity in diversity that defines India’s cultural tapestry.
