<p>Arun Yogiraj from Karnataka's Mysuru, who sculpted the Ram Lalla idol, arrived in Ayodhya on Monday to attend the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple.</p><p>Yogiraj said that he considers himself the "luckiest person on Earth".</p><p>"I feel I am the luckiest person on the Earth now. The blessing of my ancestors, family members and Lord Ram Lalla has always been with me. Sometimes I feel like I am in a dream world...," Arun Yogiraj told news agency <em>ANI</em>.</p><p>With Prime Minister Narendra Modi presiding over the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/ram-mandir-consecration-bachchan-rajini-alia-ranbir-attend-ceremony-novel-protest-by-parvathy-jeo-baby-as-they-share-preamble-pictures-2859281">pran pratishtha ceremony</a>, today's event was attended by dignitaries from all walks of life - A-list celebs to various tribal leaders and prominent personalities.</p>.Mulayam Singh Yadav's role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.<p>Ram Lalla's pran pratishtha was performed by a team of priests led by Lakshmikant Dixit.</p><p>The 51-inch-tall Ram Lalla idol portrays Lord Ram as a five-year-old child standing on a lotus.</p><p><strong>Who is Arun Yogiraj?</strong></p><p>* Yogiraj comes from a family of distinguished sculptors hailing from Mysuru. His five generations have dedicated their lives to sculpting magnificent statues.</p><p>* He left his corporate job to quench the artistic thirst in him.</p><p>* He also boasts a modest following on social media. His Instagram has over 30K followers.</p><p>* Many of his projects have earned him laurels other than just going viral on social media.</p><p>* Arun's grandfather, B Basavanna Shilpi, was widely regarded as one of the most renowned sculptors in India.</p><p>* Some of Arun's sculptures can be found adorning the Mysuru railway station.</p><p>Meanwhile, in his speech post the consecration ceremony, PM Modi said Lord Ram will no longer live in a tent but will now reside in a magnificent temple.</p><p>Addressing a gathering after the consecration of an idol of Ram Lalla in the Ram temple here, PM Modi said, "Today, our Ram has arrived. After a long wait for ages, our Ram has arrived." </p><p>The Prime Minister said he could still feel the divine vibrations he experienced during the consecration ceremony inside the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram temple.</p><p><em>(With PTI inputs)</em></p>
<p>Arun Yogiraj from Karnataka's Mysuru, who sculpted the Ram Lalla idol, arrived in Ayodhya on Monday to attend the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple.</p><p>Yogiraj said that he considers himself the "luckiest person on Earth".</p><p>"I feel I am the luckiest person on the Earth now. The blessing of my ancestors, family members and Lord Ram Lalla has always been with me. Sometimes I feel like I am in a dream world...," Arun Yogiraj told news agency <em>ANI</em>.</p><p>With Prime Minister Narendra Modi presiding over the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/ram-mandir-consecration-bachchan-rajini-alia-ranbir-attend-ceremony-novel-protest-by-parvathy-jeo-baby-as-they-share-preamble-pictures-2859281">pran pratishtha ceremony</a>, today's event was attended by dignitaries from all walks of life - A-list celebs to various tribal leaders and prominent personalities.</p>.Mulayam Singh Yadav's role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.<p>Ram Lalla's pran pratishtha was performed by a team of priests led by Lakshmikant Dixit.</p><p>The 51-inch-tall Ram Lalla idol portrays Lord Ram as a five-year-old child standing on a lotus.</p><p><strong>Who is Arun Yogiraj?</strong></p><p>* Yogiraj comes from a family of distinguished sculptors hailing from Mysuru. His five generations have dedicated their lives to sculpting magnificent statues.</p><p>* He left his corporate job to quench the artistic thirst in him.</p><p>* He also boasts a modest following on social media. His Instagram has over 30K followers.</p><p>* Many of his projects have earned him laurels other than just going viral on social media.</p><p>* Arun's grandfather, B Basavanna Shilpi, was widely regarded as one of the most renowned sculptors in India.</p><p>* Some of Arun's sculptures can be found adorning the Mysuru railway station.</p><p>Meanwhile, in his speech post the consecration ceremony, PM Modi said Lord Ram will no longer live in a tent but will now reside in a magnificent temple.</p><p>Addressing a gathering after the consecration of an idol of Ram Lalla in the Ram temple here, PM Modi said, "Today, our Ram has arrived. After a long wait for ages, our Ram has arrived." </p><p>The Prime Minister said he could still feel the divine vibrations he experienced during the consecration ceremony inside the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram temple.</p><p><em>(With PTI inputs)</em></p>