Upasana Konidela has revealed that she commissioned a Sri Rama murti from sculptor Arun Yogiraj, known for creating the Ram Lalla idol installed at the Ayodhya temple. The entrepreneur said the idol was completed on the same day she finished her Sundara Kandam Parayana.
Upasana Konidela has shared a deeply personal spiritual moment with her followers, revealing that a Sri Rama murti she commissioned more than a year ago was completed on the same day she concluded her Sundara Kandam Parayana.
The entrepreneur and philanthropist, who is married to actor Ram Charan, shared the update on Instagram, describing the timing as something she considers spiritually significant.
The idol was commissioned from sculptor Arun Yogiraj, who is known for creating the Ram Lalla murti installed at the Ayodhya temple.
Upasana Konidela reveals the story behind the Sri Rama murti
Upasana said she completed her Sundara Kandam Parayana on September 21. The recitation refers to the Sundara Kanda, the fifth section of the Ramayana, which focuses on Hanuman’s journey to Lanka and his search for Sita.
On the same day, she learned that the Sri Rama murti she had commissioned was complete.
“Today, as I complete my Sundara Kandam Parayana, something truly special happened,” Upasana wrote while sharing the news.
According to her post, the commission had been placed more than a year earlier with Arun Yogiraj. The project held particular significance because the idol was intended for her 93-year-old grandfather, whom she affectionately referred to as her “Thatha.”
A tribute to her grandfather’s devotion
Upasana explained that her grandfather’s lifelong devotion to the Sundara Kandam was one of the reasons she wanted to commission the special murti.
She described the project as something created especially for him and connected the completion of the idol with the conclusion of her own spiritual practice.
The entrepreneur said she did not view the coincidence in timing as random, instead describing it as “divine timing.”
She concluded her message with a prayer for Lord Rama and Lord Hanuman to give people the strength to navigate life’s challenges with grace and steadfast faith.
The post offers a glimpse into how Upasana’s spiritual practices and family traditions continue to feature in her public social-media presence.
Who is Arun Yogiraj?
Arun Yogiraj is an Indian sculptor who gained widespread recognition after being selected to create the Ram Lalla idol installed at the Ayodhya Ram temple.
His association with the Ayodhya project brought considerable attention to his work, making his involvement in Upasana’s personal commission particularly meaningful to her.
Rather than being a public project, the murti commissioned by Upasana was described in her post as a personal family piece intended for her grandfather.
Upasana’s spiritual side remains visible on social media
Upasana frequently shares glimpses of her spiritual and family life on Instagram.
Her recent posts have included religious celebrations and visits to temples. She has also spoken about values such as gratitude, faith and family, often connecting them with her broader public life as an entrepreneur and philanthropist.
Her latest post similarly brings together personal devotion, family heritage and a significant moment involving a well-known sculptor.
Upasana Konidela and Nirmala Sitharaman’s meeting
The Sri Rama murti update follows another religiously themed post shared by Upasana in June 2026.
At the time, she posted a photograph of herself receiving a Goddess Lakshmi statue from Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Upasana described Lakshmi Devi as a symbol of wealth and prosperity and praised Sitharaman’s role in managing India’s finances. She also used the occasion to encourage her followers to think about financial literacy and personal financial responsibility.
The post reflected another recurring theme in Upasana’s social-media presence: combining spirituality with messages about personal growth, responsibility and empowerment.
Her latest post, however, is more closely rooted in family and faith, with the completion of the Sri Rama murti serving as a particularly meaningful moment for her and her grandfather.
