Sudarsan Pattnaik

April 13, 2026 12:50 PM

20-feet-long Veena sand art created at Puri Beach as a tribute to Asha Bhosle

Renowned sand artist and Padma awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik on Sunday paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary singer Asha Bhosle with a magnificent sand sculpture at Puri Beach in Odisha. The stunning sand sculpture bears a poignant message, “Tribute to Asha Tai your voice will live in our hearts forever.” A magnificent 20-feet-long Veena sand art installation was created as a symbol of devotion, music, and respect. The sculpture beautifully captures the grace and enduring legacy of Asha Ji, re...

June 21, 2025 9:22 AM

IDY 2025: Sudarshan Patnaik creates a sand art of PM Modi performing Surya Namaskar

Renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik marked the 11th International Day of Yoga by crafting a striking sand sculpture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi performing Ustrasana (Camel Pose) at Puri Beach on Saturday. The sculpture featured this year’s theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” underscoring yoga’s role in promoting both individual well-being and planetary health. Pattnaik's artwork, known for its intricate designs and vibrant colours, aimed to raise aw...

June 9, 2025 9:32 AM

Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik congratulates PM Modi for completing 11 years in office

Renowned sand artist and Padma awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik, on Sunday, congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his 11 years of leadership, through a sand sculpture with the message "11 Years of Modi Era: A Jan Sevak's journey to Build Viksit Bharat" at Puri beach in Odisha. Pattnaik created the six-feet-high sand sculpture using about five tons of sand to congratulate PM Modi. Students from his sand art institution helped him in making the sculpture. He posted on X, "Congratulations to ou...