The Sand Art of Odisha: 11 Photos of Amazing Sand Sculptures At Puri Beach
Padma Shri awardee sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik was born in the Puri district of Odisha. He has represented India in over 50 international competitions. He also holds the Guinness Record (2017) for building the tallest sand castle at 48 feet. Here's a look at some of his works:
Last Updated: May 20, 2021, 11:42 IST
When Cyclone Tauktae was about to hit earlier this week, Sudarsan Pattnaik made this beautiful sculpture at Puri beach in Odisha, and posted with a message on his Instagram account asking Everyone to stay safe & assist each other in this hour of need. Please stay calm and Don't panic. Our thoughts and prayers with you." (Image: Instagram)
A sand art thanking healthcare workers who are in the forefront of fight against COVID-19. (Image: Instagram)
On Rabindranath Tagore's Birth Anniversary, he made this sand art and posted on his Instagram account with a caption: May Guruji live a long, healthy life & continue to spread his wisdom around the World." (Image: Instagram)
An idol of Lord Shiva that he made and posted with the message: Omm Namah Shivay". (Image: Twitter)
A sculpture of Lord Ganesha he posted on Twitter with a caption: May Lord Ganesha give us more power to fight against COVID-19." (Image: Twitter)
Pattnaik posted this sand art on May 19 with a prayer May Lord Jagannath Bless the Humanity" (Image: Twitter)
On Akshaya Tritiya, he posted this sand art on his social media account with a message: Greetings on the auspicious occasion of #AkshayaTritiya , the day, when the making of Chariots for the holy trinity starts. May Lord Jagannath bless the humanity." (Image: Twitter)
