Puri, Sept. 16 -- Renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik created a magnificent sand sculpture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by an installation of750 lotus flowers, at Puri Beach to mark the Prime Minister's 75th birthday.
The artwork carried the message "Bharat Ki Udaan, Modi Ke Saath", symbolizing the nation's aspirations for unity, growth, and global leadership under PM Modi's guidance.
Pattnaik explained that "Bharat Ki Udaan" reflects India's remarkable progress over the past decade under the Prime Minister's leadership, highlighting transformational achievements in infrastructure, digital innovation, healthcare, renewable energy, defense, and space exploration.
He cited milestones such as Chandr...