Who is Arun Yogiraj?
Arun Yogiraj was born in 1983 in Mysuru. Arun Yogiraj belongs to a family of sculptors. And Arun’s father Yogiraj & his grandfather Basavanna were also Famous for sculpturing in Mysuru. Arun Yogiraj had done his MBA and worked in a private company. And He has been professionally sculpturing since 2008. Arun Yogiraj’s insta :- arun_yogiraj .
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Arun Yogiraj |
| Date of Birth | April 15, 1983 |
| Place of Birth | Agrahara, Mysuru, Karnataka, India |
| Parents | * Father: Yogiraj Shilpi (sculptor) * Mother: Name unknown |
| Education | MBA |
| Occupation | Sculptor |
| Notable Works | * 30-foot statue of Subhash Chandra Bose at India Gate, New Delhi * Idol of Ram Lalla for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya * 12-foot statue of Adi Shankaracharya in Kedarnath * Bust of Swami Vivekananda at Belur Math * Statue of Rani Abbakka at Udupi |
| Awards & Honors | * Appreciation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi * Karnataka Ratna Award (highest civilian award of Karnataka) |
| Personal Life | * Spouse: Vijetha * Children: Two sons |
| Social Media | No public presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, or IMDb |
Family
Arun Yogiraj belongs to a family of sculptors. His Father Yogiraj And grandfather Basavanna were also famous Sculptors in the city of Mysuru at Karnataka. There is not much information about his Mother. Arun Yogiraj had got married to Vijetha and they have two sons yet.
| Name | Relationship to Arun Yogiraj | Profession |
|---|---|---|
| Yogiraj Shilpi | Father | Sculptor (deceased) |
| Mother of Arun Yogiraj | Mother | Unknown |
| Vijetha Mohan | Spouse | Software engineer and art enthusiast |
| Son 1 | Son | Unknown |
| Son 2 | Son | Unknown |
| Suryaprakash | Brother | Sculptor |
| Sister of Arun Yogiraj | Sister | Unknown |
Works
Arun Yogiraj had done an MBA and after that, he worked for a private company. since 2008, Arun Yogiraj has been a professional in Sculpturing. He had sculptured a 30-foot statue of Subhash Chandra Bose at India Gate New Delhi. Currently, he is popular for preparing the idol of Ram Lalla for the temple of Ayodhya. He had also prepared the 12-foot statue of Adi Shankaracharya in Kedarnath. he also worked for the Bust of Swami Vivekananda at Belur Math. and also for the statue of Rani Abbakka at Udupi.
| Field | that |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Sculptor |
| Notable Works | * 30-foot statue of Subhash Chandra Bose at India Gate, New Delhi * Idol of Ram Lalla for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya * 12-foot statue of Adi Shankaracharya in Kedarnath * Bust of Swami Vivekananda at Belur Math * Statue of Rani Abbakka at Udupi |
| Style | Hyper-realistic, detailed, often monumental |
| Materials | Bronze, granite, marble |
| Inspiration | Indian history, mythology, and culture |
| Commissions | Public and private, including government institutions, temples, and private collectors |
Awards
- Appreciation by Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan in 2010
- South Zone Young Talented Artist Award in 2014
- Nalwadi Award in 2020
- Honorary Membership in 2020
- Karnataka Ratna Award in 2020
- Shilpa Kousthubha in 2020
- Rajyothsava Award in 2020
| Award | Year | Bestowed by | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Zone Young Talented Artist Award | 2014 | Government of India | Recognition for young artists in the Southern Zone of India |
| Nalwadi Award | 2020 | Mysore District administration | Awarded for his contributions to art and culture in Mysore |
| Honorary Membership | 2021 | Crafts Council of Karnataka | Recognizing his exceptional skill and dedication to sculpting |
| Karnataka Ratna Award | 2021 | Government of Karnataka | Highest civilian award of Karnataka, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the state |
| Shilpa Kousthubha | 2021 | Sculptors Association | Honorific title acknowledging his mastery of sculpting |
| Rajyothsava Award | 2021 | Mysuru District Administration | Awarded for his contributions to the cultural heritage of Mysuru |
| Appreciation by Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan | 2010 | Personal visit to his workshop | Recognition of his talent and artistry |