Bhubaneswar, Jan 14: Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a beautiful sand art at Puri Beach on occasion of the harvest festivals of Bihu, Pongal, Makar Sankranti, and Lohri.
Pattnaik crafted a stunning tribute by using 4 tonnes of sand and sending a powerful message of unity under the theme "Mera Desh Mahan.”
May these festivals bring new hopes, prosperity and good harvest in your lives.
My Sand art at Puri beach with message Mera Desh Mahan 🇮🇳
#HappyLohri #HappyMakarSankranti #HappyUttarayan #HappyBihu #HappyPongal.🙏 pic.twitter.com/kZZ67IVT2I
— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) January 13, 2025 "><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
May these festivals bring new hopes, prosperity and good harvest in your lives.
My Sand art at Puri beach with message Mera Desh Mahan 🇮🇳
#HappyLohri #HappyMakarSankranti #HappyUttarayan #HappyBihu #HappyPongal.🙏 pic.twitter.com/kZZ67IVT2I
— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) January 13, 2025
Taking Twitter handle, Sudarsan Pattnaik tweeted, “Today, the entire nation is celebrating harvest festivals. Our sand sculptures reflect the richness of our culture, showing how different regions come together to celebrate this time of abundance,” Pattnaik said. He continued, “Tourists from around the world visit Puri Beach, and through this artwork, I wish everyone a joyful Makar Sankranti.”