NEW DELHI: Sculptor Arun Yogiraj, who carved the 51-inch-tall idol of Ram Lalla that is now enshrined at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, took to social media on Saturday to share a picture of the tools he used to carve the “divine eyes” out of the azure-coloured Krishna Shila.
The renowned sculptor posted a picture of a silver hammer and a golden chisel that he used to “carve the divine eyes” of the statue.
The renowned sculptor posted a picture of a silver hammer and a golden chisel that he used to “carve the divine eyes” of the statue.
“Thought of sharing this Silver hammer with the golden chisel using which I carved the divine eyes (Netronmilana) of Ram Lalla, Ayodhya,” Yogiraj wrote on X.
The statue, which portrays Lord Ram as a five-year-old child standing on a lotus, now sits in the sanctum sanctorum of the newly-inaugurated Ram Mandir.
Yogiraj belongs to a lineage of renowned sculptures. Initially, he completed his MBA and opted for a corporate job. However, later he changed his profession and became a sculptor, following in the footsteps of his ancestors. He has been creating statues since 2008 and has gained nationwide recognition.
(With inputs from agencies)
