![]() Early Life of Sudarsan Pattnaik Sudarsan Pattnaik was born on 15th April 1977 in Puri in the state of Orissa. As he belonged to a poor family his childhood dream of academics was beyond his reach. However the vast and serene sea of his hometown served him with a new destiny and he aimed at leaving his everlasting imprints on the sand. He began practicing sand art from the tender age of seven, when he used to sculpture numerous images of sand. Through his magnificent creations he carved a distinct niche for himself in the world of arts. ![]() Sudarsan Pattnaik not only revived the tradition of sand art in India but also aimed at promoting it as a professional art form among the people. For creating awareness and enthusiasm for sand art among people he travelled throughout the country and organized workshops for demonstrating this art form. He also imparted training at various centres. He is also the founder of "The Golden Sand Art Institute" at Puri which is the first institute of this nature in India. Prominent themes that can be witnessed among the sand sculptures of Sudarsan Pattnaik are religious tolerance, national integrity, famous festivals and environmental crisis. Sudarsan Pattnaik has also published a book on sand art. Achievements of Sudarsan Pattnaik ![]() |
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