Born in 1986, Sodnomdarjaa Bayarsaikhan, also known by his artistic name Agula, is a distinguished Mongolian artist and a practicing shaman whose work bridges ancient traditions with contemporary expression.

Agula's extensive artistic journey began with his education at the Music & Dance College in Zavkhan Province from 1998 to 2004, followed by a profound dive into fine arts at the Fine Art Institute, University of Culture and Arts, where he graduated in 2009.

Agula has garnered significant recognition throughout his career for his exceptional talent and dedication. He's a two-time champion of the Sapporo Snow Festival (2023 & 2024) with Team Mongolia, showcasing his prowess on an international stage. In 2024, he also clinched First Prize at the National Calligraphy Competition in Mongolia. His contributions to Mongolian culture were honored with the "Best Worker of Culture" title in 2019, and his work "Culture on a Plate" was recognized as the "Best Production of the Year" in Mongolia. Further accolades include the "Grand Prize" at the Grand Art Exhibition in Korea in 2010.

Currently, Agula holds multiple esteemed positions: he serves as an Ulaach at "Gerliin Urguu" (since 2023), is a Member Artist of the Union of Mongolian Artists (since 2022), a prolific Sand Artist (since 2016), and an artist at the "Luvsanvandan Art Gallery" (since 2014). From 2017 to 2025, he also lent his artistic vision to "Yalguun Accessories," and he previously shaped the next generation of artists as a Fine Art Teacher at the Fine Art Institute, University of Culture and Arts, from 2011 to 2014.

His solo exhibitions, such as "Agula" (2022), "Human-Heaven-Earth" (2018), and "Eternal Fire" (2013), offer deep insights into his artistic philosophy. He has also been a vital participant in numerous joint and collaborative exhibitions, including "Crossing" (2022), "Square Drop" (2022), and "Anthology" (2017). His works have graced prestigious international platforms like the "Cultural Days of Mongolia" in Beijing (2012), "Blue Horse" in Seoul (2013), and the "50th Anniversary of Swedish-Mongolian Cooperation" exhibition in Stockholm (2014), among many others.