Sudarsan Pattnaik Wins Golden Sand Master Award in Russia
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | International Sand Sculpture Championship |
| Dates | July 4-12, 2023 |
| Location | St Petersburg, Russia (Peter and Paul Fortress) |
| Participant | Sudarsan Pattnaik (India) |
| Award | Golden Sand Master award |
| Participants | 21 master sculptors from around the world |
| About Sudarsan Pattnaik | Born on 15 April 1977, from Puri, Odisha; Padma Shri awardee (2014) |
| Previous Achievements | - Padma Shri (2014) - People's Choice Award at Sand Sculpting World Cup 2014 - First Indian to win Italian Sand Art Award (2019) |
| Creation at Event | 12-foot sculpture of chariot, Lord Jagannath, and Odia poet Balaram Das |
| Inspiration | Inspired by the story of Balaram Das during Rath Yatra |
| International Exposure | Participated in over 65 international sand art championships and festivals |
| Recognition | Congratulated by the Indian Embassy in Moscow |