India’s famous sculptor Arun Yogiraj received a grand welcome from the crowd in Bengaluru on Jan 24. Arun Yogiraj has received praises from across the country as he carved the Ram Lalla’s idol in Ayodhya Ram Mandir. Amid Jai Shri Ram chants, Yogiraj was welcomed at Bengaluru Airport. Addressing the media, Yogiraj said that he worked hard for seven months to make the idol. Wife of Ram Lalla idol sculptor, Arun Yogiraj - Vijetha on January 23 expressed joy over people’s response and love. She said that many people said that our house is a Mandir now. "We are planning to go to Ayodhya after a couple of days or so... The event yesterday was very nice. We all celebrated at home with all our relatives, friends and well-wishers. A lot of people came in, saying that our house is a Mandir now and everyone gave us blessings and love. We are very overwhelmed with the response we are getting," she said.
25 January,2024 05:55 PM IST
Arun Yogiraj, the sculptor behind Lord Ram’s idol in Ayodhya, touched down at Bangalore airport on January 24. A crowd gathered at the airport and gave him a grand welcome. Arun’s wife and his family also welcomed him at the Bengaluru airport. He was also invited to the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ of Ram temple and felt that he was the luckiest person in the world after making Lord Ram’s idol for Ayodhya Ram Mandir. Wife of Ram Lalla idol sculptor, Arun Yogiraj - Vijetha on January 23 expressed joy over people’s response and love. She said that many people said that our house is a Mandir now. "We are planning to go to Ayodhya after a couple of days or so... The event yesterday was very nice. We all celebrated at home with all our relatives, friends and well-wishers. A lot of people came in, saying that our house is a Mandir now and everyone gave us blessings and love. We are very overwhelmed with the response we are getting," she said.
25 January,2024 11:10 AM IST
Wife of Ram Lalla idol sculptor, Arun Yogiraj - Vijetha on January 23 expressed joy over people’s response and love. She said that many people said that our house is a Mandir now. "We are planning to go to Ayodhya after a couple of days or so... The event yesterday was very nice. We all celebrated at home with all our relatives, friends and well-wishers. A lot of people came in, saying that our house is a Mandir now and everyone gave us blessings and love. We are very overwhelmed with the response we are getting," she said post the Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration ceremony that took place on 22nd January.
24 January,2024 03:29 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 04 unveiled the grand statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He reached Rajkot Fort in Sindhudurg district and unveiled the statue. PM will also attend the programme marking ‘Navy Day 2023’ celebrations at Sindhudurg. Prime Minster will also witness the ‘Operational Demonstrations’ by Indian Navy’s ships, submarines, aircraft and special forces from Tarkarli beach, Sindhudurg.
04 December,2023 08:33 PM IST
India’s Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's life-sized statue was unveiled at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 01. The life-size statue of Tendulkar, a 200-Test veteran, was unveiled on the eve of the India-Sri Lanka ICC World Cup 2023 encounter. The statue is dedicated to 50 years of Tendulkar’s life and has been installed by MCA near Sachin Tendulkar Stand at the stadium. Along with Tendulkar, his wife and Anjali and daughter Sara were also present for the function. The event was also attended by Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Congress leader Sharad Pawar, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah and treasurer Ashish Shelar. Sachin is considered as the greatest batter to have played the game. He holds the record for having the most runs and centuries scored in both ODI and Test Cricket.
02 November,2023 12:00 PM IST
National Unity Day is celebrated on 31st Oct every year to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel. Today marks the 148th birth anniversary of the ‘Iron Man of India’, Sardar Patel. PM Modi visited the Statue of Unity in Gujarat and paid floral tribute to the ‘Iron Man of India’. Flower petals were showered by choppers on Sardar Patel, the world's tallest statue of India. PM Modi also administered the 'National Unity Day' pledge to the public at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat. CRPF all-women bikers also received grand applause from PM Modi and the public at the National Unity Day parade.
31 October,2023 12:08 PM IST | Mumbai
On the 81st anniversary of the Quit India Movement, BJP MPs launched a campaign against dynastic politics, appeasement and corruption. The BJP MPs from both Houses launched a ‘Quit INDIA’ campaign inside the Parliament. They gathered in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue inside the Parliament premises and raised ‘Parivarvad Quit India’ slogans. A crucial discussion on the no-confidence motion against the Modi-led NDA Government is underway in Lok Sabha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also expected to give a reply to the no-confidence motion on August 10.
09 August,2023 05:55 PM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on April 14 inaugurated the statue of Dr BR Ambedkar on his 132nd birth anniversary. He also paid floral tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar. Minister of State for Social Justice, Ramdas Athawale was also present during the inauguration. Meanwhile NCP’s Supriya Sule paid tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar at Chaityabhoomi in Mumbai.
14 April,2023 03:18 PM IST | Mumbai
Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar is soon going to receive one of the biggest honours for his contribution to Indian and Mumbai cricket. A decade after his retirement from international cricket, a life-size statue of the legendary former cricketer is set to be installed inside the iconic Wankhede Stadium, where he played his last game for India, in 2013. While talking to the media, the cricketer said it is a pleasant surprise for him.
28 February,2023 02:26 PM IST
Statue of Unity becoming a major tourist destination. Miyawaki forest and Maze garden are the new attractions. PM Modi to dedicate Maze Garden at the Statue of Unity. Maze garden is one of the two new spots at the Statue of Unity. It has been developed in a short span of just eight months. The Garden has been built in the shape of ‘Yantra’ that emanates positive energy. As many as 1,80,000 saplings have been planted near this Maze Garden. Miyawaki Forest will be another tourist attraction for people visiting Ekta Nagar. Through the Miyawaki method, a forest can be developed in just two to three years.
30 October,2022 10:21 PM IST | GujaratADVERTISEMENT
