As the count down for the significant Pran-Pratishtha celebration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya has begun, the committee has decided for the idol also. The statue created by Karnataka-born sculptor Yogiraj Arun has been finalised for the Ram Mandir on January 22. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi confirmed as much on his social media handle on Monday, saying a renowned idol-maker from the land of Hanuman will see his piece of creation find pride of place at the Ram Temple on January 22.Given that Karnataka is home to a large Hanuman temple and is thought to be the gods birthplace, Joshi described the state-sculpted statue chosen for the Ram Temple as a example of Rama-Hanumans inextricable relationship.ಎಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಮನೋ ಅಲ್ಲಿ ಹನುಮನುಅಯೋಧ್ಯೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಶ್ರೀರಾಮನ ಪ್ರಾಣ ಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠಾಪನಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ವಿಗ್ರಹ ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಅಂತಿಮಗೊಂಡಿದೆ. ನಮ್ಮ ನಾಡಿನ ಹೆಸರಾಂತ ಶಿಲ್ಪಿ ನಮ್ಮ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಯ ಶ್ರೀ @yogiraj_arun ಅವರು ಕೆತ್ತಿರುವ ಶ್ರೀರಾಮನ ವಿಗ್ರಹ ಪುಣ್ಯಭೂಮಿ ಅಯೋಧ್ಯೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠಾಪನೆಗೊಳ್ಳಲಿದೆ. ರಾಮ ಹನುಮರ ಅವಿನಾಭಾವ ಸಂಬಂಧಕ್ಕೆ ಇದು… pic.twitter.com/VQdxAbQw3Q— Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) January 1, 2024Meanwhile, Yogirajs mother Saraswathi expressed happiness for the selection of the idol. Mysuru, Karnataka: On the selection of idols carved by sculptor Arun Yogiraj for installation in Ayodhyas Ram Temple, Yogirajs mother Saraswathi says, It is the happiest moment for us, I wanted to see him crafting the sculpture, but he said he would take me on the last day, I… pic.twitter.com/TMXaDAwp7r— ANI (@ANI) January 2, 2024According to the statement by trust, designs by three sculptors were under consideration. Among the figures being considered for the grand installation inside the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Temple was a 51-inch-tall idol, depicting a five-year-old Ram Lalla.The preparations for the major event are on full swing, which is expected to be attended by thousands of dignitaries and people on January 22.
