The breathtaking form of Balaram in ayodhya has captivated millions, prompting numerous individuals to make preparations to visit ayodhya and witness the exquisite statue. However, behind the creation of this divine idol lies a poignant story of tears associated with the stone used to sculpt it, unravelling unexpectedly.
The sculptor Arun Yogiraj received acclaim for crafting the idol, which was carved from a stone sourced by a farmer in karnataka from his own field. The stone extraction process involved a contractor named srinivas, who unknowingly became entangled in a bitter truth during the stone retrieval.
Located in Bujjegaudanapura, HD Kota Taluka, mysore District, karnataka, the stone from a field captured the attention of millions. The farmer enlisted srinivas to remove the stone, and after compensating the laborers involved, the contractor found himself left with only Rs. 25 thousand. However, a twist emerged when the karnataka State Mines and Underground Department officials issued a notice, asserting that the excavation occurred without proper authorization.
Facing the threat of a criminal case unless he paid Rs. 80 thousand immediately, srinivas, already burdened with Rs. 25 thousand dues, sought an additional Rs. 55 thousand. Faced with financial constraints, srinivas took an extraordinary step by pledging his wife's Tali (mangalsutra) to cover the fine.
Little did he anticipate that the very stone, entangled in financial woes, would be chosen for the creation of the Balaram statue in Ayodhya. As the search for the rare stone for the ayodhya idol unfolded, srinivas discovered that the same stone, initially causing distress, had found its way to Ayodhya. Thus, the stone behind Ayodhya's Balaram statue is entwined with a tale of unexpected challenges and eventual divine significance.
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