Mysore/Mysuru: Renowned Mysuru sculptor Arun Yogiraj, who carved the Balak Ram idol installed at the newly built Ram Temple in Ayodhya in January this year, was denied a visa by United States (US) authorities.
Yogiraj confirmed that his visa application was rejected on Aug. 10. He had been invited as the chief guest for the Association of Kannada Kootas of America (AKKA) World Conference 2024, scheduled to begin on Aug. 30. His trip to the US was planned for 20 days.






