Renowned sculptor B S Yogiraj died Thursday succumbing to injuries caused by a two-wheeler accident.
According to sources, Yogiraj was bounding T Narasipur when he fell off the bike and sustained severe injuries in his head. He is survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters.
Yogiraj was a renowned sculptor. He had carved Yoganarasimha Swamy idol measuring 7.5 foot at Saligrama, Siddalingeshwara Swamy idol at Yediyuru, Shivabalayogi idol in Bengaluru, Venkateshwar idol measuring 8 ft, 7.5 ft statue of Mahatma Gandhi installed at Agriculture varsity in Bengaluru.
Yogiraj is also a recepient of 'Amarashilpi Jakanachari ' award. Kannada and Culture department instituted the award on him in 2019-20. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai handed over the award recently.