Sculptor Arun Yogiraj shakes a leg with coworkers, thanks temple authorities

MYSURU: Sculptor Arun Yogiraj, whose idol of Ram Lalla has reportedly been picked for consecration at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, broke into a dance along with other sculptors at their accommodation after news of the selection broke out.

In videos that are available, Arun Yogiraj and others are seen dancing to the song ”De de pyaar de…’ to celebrate the momentous occasion. Prior to this, he was presented a model of the Ram temple and a plaque by the temple authorities.

Arun Yogiraj was presented a model of the Ram temple and a plaque.

Speaking to the cowokers, Arun Yogiraj said, “I won’t take long as you too have to catch up on sleep. I have been doing sculpting work for the last 30 years and this is perhaps the second time I am working onsite. I was initially sad that I have to work away from home, but now I am sad that I have to leave Ayodhya because we have connected so well emotionally”.

Arun Yogiraj spoke to his coworkers at their accommodation.

“Everybody has worked with great determination with a smile on their faces that we never felt tired. The atmosphere is very positive and energetic and it was very nice to work here. Staying with young people made us feel young and energetic too”, he said.

He also thanked the temple authorities and local volunteers for making south Indian meals, air-conditioned accommodation and warm clothes available to them.