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Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik calls on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

ANI April 17, 2025 177 views

Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik met President Droupadi Murmu after receiving the prestigious Fred Darrington Award in the UK. He showcased his talent with a 10-foot Lord Ganesha sculpture promoting world peace. A Padma Shri awardee, Pattnaik uses his art to raise awareness on global issues like climate change and health. He also runs a sand art school in Puri, inspiring future artists.

"World Peace" – Sudarsan Pattnaik’s sand sculpture message at Sandworld 2025"
New Delhi, April 17: Renowned Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital on Thursday.

Key Points

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Awarded Fred Darrington at UK’s Sandworld 2025

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Created 10-ft Ganesha sand art

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Padma Shri recipient and social activist

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Runs sand art school in Puri

Earlier on April 5, Sudarsan Pattnaik was awarded "The Fred Darrington" in the United Kingdom for his contributions to the art form.

The first British Sand Master Award was presented during the Sandworld 2025 International Sand Art Festival held in Weymouth.

To mark the occasion, Pattnaik created a 10-foot-high sand sculpture of Lord Ganesha with the message "World Peace."

The award and medal were presented to Pattnaik by the Mayor of Weymouth, Jon Orell. Director of Sandworld, Mark Andersen, and co-founder David Hicks, were also present at the ceremony. Naorem J Singh, Minister (TNC and Culture) at the Indian High Commission in London, attended the event as well.

Pattnaik has participated in over 65 international sand sculpture championships and festivals worldwide, earning numerous accolades for his work.

Pattnaik is also a Padma Shri awardee, India's 4th highest civilian award. He runs a sand art school at Puri Beach in Odisha.

The Odisha sand artist has created awareness through his art on various social issues such as HIV, AIDS, global warming, stopping terrorism, reducing plastic pollution, COVID-19, and environment conservation, among others.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
So proud of Sudarsan Pattnaik! His sand art is truly mesmerizing. That Ganesha sculpture must have been breathtaking in person. 🇮🇳✨
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Rahul S.
Amazing achievement! But I wish the article had more photos of his actual artwork. The descriptions are great but visuals would make it even better.
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Anjali M.
I visited his sand art school in Puri last summer! The students were creating such beautiful pieces. His dedication to teaching is as impressive as his own work.
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Sanjay P.
Using sand art to raise awareness about important issues is brilliant. Temporary but powerful medium that makes people stop and think. 👏
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Meena R.
His meeting with President Murmu must have been special. Two inspiring figures from Odisha making India proud in different ways!
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Karan D.
65 international competitions is insane dedication! The amount of travel alone must be exhausting. Respect for keeping Odisha on the global art map.

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