{"id":96,"date":"2024-01-22T02:24:22","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T02:24:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/?p=96"},"modified":"2024-01-22T08:30:56","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T08:30:56","slug":"arun-yogiraj-biography-sculpture-age-ram-statue-family-wife-idol-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/arun-yogiraj-biography-sculpture-age-ram-statue-family-wife-idol-career\/","title":{"rendered":"Arun Yogiraj Biography, Sculpture,\u00a0Age,\u00a0Ram Statue,\u00a0Family,\u00a0Wife,\u00a0Idol,\u00a0Career"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Arun Yogiraj (born in 1983) is an Indian sculptor from Mysuru, Karnataka. He is well known for his notable works like Lord Ram Idol at Ayodhya&#8217;s Ram Mandir, a 30-feet statue of Subhash Chandra Bose, the Statue of Adi Shankaracharya in Kedarnath, a 21-feet tall Hanuman statue at Chunchanakatte in Mysore district, a 15-feet tall sculpture of B.R. Ambedkar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-4.png 640w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-4-300x210.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/arun-yogiraj-biography-sculpture-age-ram-statue-family-wife-idol-career\/#Arun_Yogiraj_Biography\" >Arun Yogiraj Biography<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/arun-yogiraj-biography-sculpture-age-ram-statue-family-wife-idol-career\/#About_Arun_Yogiraj\" >About Arun Yogiraj<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/arun-yogiraj-biography-sculpture-age-ram-statue-family-wife-idol-career\/#Arun_Yogiraj_Career_Highlights\" >Arun Yogiraj Career Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/arun-yogiraj-biography-sculpture-age-ram-statue-family-wife-idol-career\/#Arun_Yogiraj_Awards_Recognitions\" >Arun Yogiraj Awards &amp; Recognitions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/arun-yogiraj-biography-sculpture-age-ram-statue-family-wife-idol-career\/#Arun_Yogiraj_Interesting_Facts\" >Arun Yogiraj Interesting Facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/arun-yogiraj-biography-sculpture-age-ram-statue-family-wife-idol-career\/#Arun_Yogiraj_Social_Media_Profiles\" >Arun Yogiraj Social Media Profiles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arun_Yogiraj_Biography\"><\/span>Arun Yogiraj Biography<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Full Name<\/strong><\/td><td>Arun Yogiraj<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Known for<\/strong><\/td><td>Renowned sculptor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Gender<\/strong><\/td><td>Male<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Profession<\/strong><\/td><td>Sculptor and Artist<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Date of Birth (Approx.)<\/strong><\/td><td>1983<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Age (as of 2024)<\/strong><\/td><td>41 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Birthplace<\/strong><\/td><td>Mysore, Karnataka, India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hometown<\/strong><\/td><td>Mysore, Karnataka, India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Religion<\/strong><\/td><td>Hinduism<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nationality<\/strong><\/td><td>Indian<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Physical Status<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Height (approx.)<\/td><td>5 feet 10-11 inches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight (approx.)<\/td><td>80 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eye Colour<\/td><td>Black<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hair Colour<\/td><td>Black<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Family<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grandfather<\/td><td>Basavanna Shilpi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Father<\/td><td>Yogiraj Shilpi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mother<\/td><td>Will update soon<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brother<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sister<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Personal Information<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marital Status<\/td><td>Married<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wife\/Spouse<\/td><td>Vijetha Mohan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Children<\/td><td>1 Daughter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Education<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>School<\/td><td>Will update soon<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>College<\/td><td>Will update soon<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Qualification<\/td><td>MBA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Early Life<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Born in<\/td><td>Mysore, Karnataka<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Involvement in carving<\/td><td>Since childhood, part of a family with a five-generation legacy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>After MBA<\/td><td>Worked in a private company, but returned to sculpting in 2008<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Net Worth<\/strong><\/td><td>Approximately \u20b91 crore<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Arun_Yogiraj\"><\/span>About Arun Yogiraj<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Arun Yogiraj, who comes from a family of five generations of famous sculptors in Mysore, is currently the most sought after sculptor in the country. Arun was sought after by different states in the country due to the need to enhance the monuments of the winners with Arun&#8217;s talent. The country&#8217;s Honorable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, also appreciated Arun&#8217;s talent. Arun is very bold in effectively taking advantage of existing opportunities. This is how demand for his art was created in various states of the country. Arun&#8217;s father, Yogiraj was also a talented sculptor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His grandfather Basavanna Shilpi was sponsored by the King of Mysore. Arun Yogiraj, who belongs to this generation, has also been involved in sculpture since he was a child. After completing his MBA, he worked for a while in a private company. But he could not escape the skills of sculpting that had always been innate to him. So since 2008, he continued his sculpting career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/20240122_1354018654731865516988179-697x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/20240122_1354018654731865516988179-697x1024.jpg 697w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/20240122_1354018654731865516988179-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/20240122_1354018654731865516988179-768x1128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/20240122_1354018654731865516988179-1046x1536.jpg 1046w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/20240122_1354018654731865516988179-681x1000.jpg 681w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/20240122_1354018654731865516988179.jpg 1362w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arun Yogiraj<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 30-foot tall statue of Subhash Chandra Bose by Arun is the center of attraction on the large glass roof behind the Amar Jawan Jyoti behind India Gate. As the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose approaches, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wanted to install a statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose at India Gate to honor his contributions to the freedom struggle which was also approved by the government. Arun Yogiraj supports. Furthermore, he also gifted the Prime Minister a 2-foot tall statue of Subhash Chandra Bose and received his appreciation.<br \/>Earlier, Arun Yogiraj had also carved a 12 feet tall statue of Adi Shankaracharya in Kedarnath. 21 feet tall statue of Hanuman at Chunchanakatte in Mysore district, 15 feet tall statue of constitutional architect Dr BR Ambedkar, white amritashila statue of Swami Ramakrishna Paramahamsa in Mysore, 6 feet tall monolithic statue of Nandi, 6 feet high statue of Banashankari Devi, 14.5 feet high white <em>AmritaShila<\/em> statue of King of Mysore, Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar and many other idols flourished in the hands of Arun Yogiraj. Many organizations have honored Arun. The Mysore royal family also expressed special admiration for his contribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/20240122_1354234101311229718406490-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/20240122_1354234101311229718406490-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/20240122_1354234101311229718406490-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/20240122_1354234101311229718406490-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/20240122_1354234101311229718406490-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/20240122_1354234101311229718406490-1333x1000.jpg 1333w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/20240122_1354234101311229718406490.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arun_Yogiraj_Career_Highlights\"><\/span>Arun Yogiraj <strong>Career Highlights<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He started his career in the year 2008<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notable Works\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>30 feet statue of Subhash Chandra Bose in Delhi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12 feet 3-D statue of Adi Shankaracharya in Kedarnath<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>21 feet Hanuman statue in Mysore district<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15 feet BR Ambedkar sculpture in Mysuru<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>14 feet white marble statue of Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The idol of Ram Lalla for Ayodhya\u2019s Ram Temple (2024)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arun_Yogiraj_Awards_Recognitions\"><\/span>Arun Yogiraj <strong>Awards &amp; Recognitions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2014<\/strong>: South Zone Young Talented Artist Award by the Government of India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2020<\/strong>: Nalwadi Award from Mysore District administration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2021: Honorary membership from Crafts Council of Karnataka\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Karnataka government\u2019s Jakanachari Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shilpa Kousthubha honorific by Sculptors Association<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rajyothsava Award by Mysuru District Administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal appreciation by Kofi Annan, Former Secretary-General of the UN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arun_Yogiraj_Interesting_Facts\"><\/span>Arun Yogiraj <strong>Interesting Facts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He started sculpting at age 5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learned art from father and grandfather<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He is a Vegetarian, practices meditation and yoga<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Versatile in sculpture, painting, drawing, and photography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fan of Leonardo da Vinci<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/20240122_1354167742968037869095216-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/20240122_1354167742968037869095216-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/20240122_1354167742968037869095216-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/20240122_1354167742968037869095216-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/20240122_1354167742968037869095216-750x1000.jpg 750w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/20240122_1354167742968037869095216.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Portrait gift for Arun Yogiraj <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arun_Yogiraj_Social_Media_Profiles\"><\/span>Arun Yogiraj Social Media Profiles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/arun_yogiraj\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arun Yogiraj (@arun_yogiraj)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/yogiraj_arun?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arun Yogiraj (@yogiraj_arun)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Arun-Yogiraj-100063749138754\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arun Yogiraj<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/gk-facts\/interesting-facts-about-ayodhya-ram-mandir\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Interesting facts about Ayodhya Ram Mandir temple<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arun Yogiraj (born in 1983) is an Indian sculptor from Mysuru, Karnataka. 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