Renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj is a native of Mysore, Karnataka. Arun hails from a five-generation family of renowned sculptors in Mysore. The nation’s honorable prime minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has also acknowledged Arun’s talent. When it comes to making the most out of the possibilities that come his way, Arun is resourceful. This is the way that demand for his artwork has grown throughout the nation’s states.
Arun Yogiraj grew up in Mysore, Karnataka, where his family are sculptors. Both his grandpa, Basavanna Shilpi, and father, Yogiraj, were well-known sculptors. Arun had a natural flair for carving even as a young child. He worked for a short time at a private company and earned an MBA, but his love of sculpture kept drawing him back. He has been committed to his carving career since 2008.
Arun became well-known for his amazing creations, which included a thirty-foot statue of Subhash Chandra Bose that was erected behind India Gate next to the Amar Jawan Jyoti. With support from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this statue was created as an homage to Bose on the 125th anniversary of his birth. To show her appreciation, Arun gave the Prime Minister a tiny statue of Bose.
Arun had previously created a number of statues and idols, including a 12-foot monument of Adi Shankaracharya at Kedarnath, a 21-foot figure of Hanuman in Mysore, a 15-foot statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, and more. He received accolades for his work from several groups, including the Mysore royal family.
Real Name
Arun Yogiraj
Profession
Sculptor
Date of Birth
Not Known
Age
Not Known
Birth Place
Mysore, Karnataka
Nationality
Indian
Home Town
Mysore, Karnataka
Family
Mother: Not Available Father: Not Available Sister: Not Available Brother: Not Available
Pralhad Joshi, the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, declared on January 1, 2024, “The idol chosen for Lord Rama’s Prana Pratishtapana in Ayodhya has been decided upon.” The famous national sculptor Yogiraj Arun will create an idol of Lord Rama, which will be placed at Ayodhya. The minister also posted a picture of Yogiraj posing with a Lord Ram idol.
1. Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan expressed gratitude during a workshop visit. 2. The Mysore District Administration’s 2020 Nalwadi Award. 3. The Karnataka 2021 Crafts Council has granted honorary membership. 4. The Indian government’s 2014 South Zone Young Talented Artist Award. 5. Sculptors Association’s Shilpa Kousthubha mural. 6. The Mysuru District Authority’s Rajyothsava Award. 7. Honored by the state of Karnataka’s honorable chief minister. 8. Acknowledged by the Mysuru district Sports Academy. 9. The AmaraShilpi Jakanacharya Trust honored them. 10. Took part in sculpture camps at the state and federal levels.
