Sudarsan Pattnaik's Sand Art Echoes Environmental Call as New Year Dawns

Celebrated sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik unveils an impressive sand sculpture on Puri Beach with a powerful 'Go Green' message for New Year. Highlighting climate change concerns, Pattnaik urges global environmental action through art. Known for impactful sand artworks, he continues to inspire worldwide awareness and advocacy for sustainability.

In the closing hours of 2022, renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik revealed a spectacular sand sculpture at Puri Beach, stretching 100 feet long and 45 feet wide. This masterpiece, created with the help of students from his sand art institute, serves as a New Year's message imploring people to 'Go Green' and prioritize environmental action.

Suddarsan, a Padma awardee, drew attention to the rapidly increasing global temperatures, urging the world to plant more trees and adopt sustainable practices. His work, a testament to his dedication, seeks to curtail climate change and promote environmental responsibility among global citizens.

The artist, known for his participation in over 65 international sand art events, also lauded Donald Trump through his craft as the latter prepared for another term as U.S. President. Sudarsan expressed hope for stronger cultural ties between India and the U.S., welcoming Trump to India once again through his art.

(With inputs from agencies.)