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Arun Yogiraj (Sculptor) Height, Weight, Date of Birth, Age, Wiki, Biography, Girlfriend & More
Arun Yogiraj is a famous sculptor hailing from Mysore, Karnataka. Arun comes from a family of renowned Mysore sculptors, spanning five generations. The honorable Prime Minister of the country, Shri Narendra Modi, also appreciated Arun’s talent. Arun is entrepreneurial when it comes to efficient use of opportunities presented to him. This is how demand has been created for his art in several states of the country.
Biography
Arun Yogiraj was born and raised in Mysore, Karnataka, where sculpture ran in the family. His father, Yogiraj, and his grandfather, Basavanna Shilpi, were both respected sculptors. Even as a child, Arun had a natural talent for carving. He earned an MBA and worked briefly at a private company, but his passion for sculpture set him back. Since 2008 he has dedicated himself to his carving career.
Arun attracted attention for his notable works, including a 30-foot statue of Subhash Chandra Bose, placed near Amar Jawan Jyoti behind India Gate. This statue was a tribute to Bose on his 125th birth anniversary, supported by the wish of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Arun gifted a smaller statue of Bose to the Prime Minister, earning him recognition.
Prior to this, Arun had created a 12 feet tall statue of Adi Shankaracharya in Kedarnath, a 21 feet tall statue of Hanuman in Mysore, a 15 feet tall statue of Dr BR Ambedkar and several other statues and idols. His work earned him honors from multiple organizations, including recognition from the Mysore royal family.
On January 1, 2024, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said, “The selection of the idol for the Prana Pratishtapana of Lord Rama in Ayodhya has been finalized. The idol of Lord Rama, carved by our country’s renowned sculptor Yogiraj Arun, will be installed in Ayodhya. The minister also shared a photograph of Yogiraj posing next to the idol of Lord Ram.
“ಎಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಮನೋ ಅಲ್ಲಿ ಹನುಮನು”
ಅಯೋಧ್ಯೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಶ್ರೀರಾಮನ ಪ್ರಾಣ ಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠಾಪನಾ ಕಾ ರ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ವಿಗ್ರಹ ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಅಂತಿಮಗೊಂಡಿದೆ. ನಮ್ಮ ನಾಡಿನ ಹೆಸರಾಂತ ಶಿಲ್ಪಿ ನಮ್ಮ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಯ ಶ್ರೀ @yogiraj_arun ಅವರು ಕೆತ್ತಿರುವ ಶ್ರೀರಾಮನ ವಿಗ್ರಹ ಪುಣ್ಯಭೂಮಿ ಅಯೋ ಧ್ಯೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠಾಪನೆಗೊಳ್ಳಲಿದೆ. ರಾಮ ಹನುಮರ ಅವಿನಾಭಾವ ಸಂಬಂಧಕ್ಕೆ ಇದು… pic.twitter.com/VQdxAbQw3Q
—Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) January 1, 2024
Biography
| Real name | Arun Yogiraj |
| Profession | Sculptor |
| Birthdate | Not known |
| Age | Not known |
| place of birth | Mysore, Karnataka |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Native city | Mysore, Karnataka |
| Family | Mother: Not availableFather: Not availableSister: Not availableBrother: Not available |
| Wife | Vijetha Mohan |
| Children | Daughter: Name unknown |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| ADDRESS | Mysore, Karnataka |
Awards and honours
- Thanks from Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary General, during a visit to the workshop.
- Nalwadi Award 2020 awarded by Mysore district administration.
- Karnataka Crafts Council Honorary Membership 2021.
- Southern Zone Talented Young Artist Award by the Government of India in 2014.
- Shilpa Kousthubha for the Sculptors Association.
- Rajyothsava Award awarded by Mysuru District Authority.
- Honored by the honorable Chief Minister of the state of Karnataka.
- Honored by Mysuru District Sports Academy.
- Honored by AmaraShilpi Jakanacharya Trust.
- He participated in Sculpture Camps at the State and National level.
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