Odisha sand artist sets World Records Book of India title with 50 unique Lord Ganesha sand sculptures across globe

Bhubaneswar, Aug 27 (UNI) Internationally acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has been honored by the World Records Book of India for creating 50 unique sand sculptures of Lord Ganesha across multiple countries.
The countries where the sculptures were crafted include Germany, Italy, Russia, Japan, Canada,
the United Kingdom, Scotland, and several locations across India.
Each sculpture carried a distinct and meaningful message on pressing global issues such as climate change, environmental conservation (“Go Green”), global warming, peace, and harmony. The initiative represents a rare blend of art, culture, spirituality, and social responsibility.
Sushma Narvekar, Chief Editor and Founder of the World Records Book of India, officially congratulated Pattnaik via email and presented him with a certificate of achievement along with
a letter of appreciation, recognizing this as a historic and unmatched artistic contribution on the international stage.

This achievement marks a pioneering milestone in the history of sand art, as no other artist worldwide has created such a wide-ranging, socially impactful, and spiritually meaningful
series of Lord Ganesha sculptures across so many countries.
The recognition further cements Pattnaik’s reputation as a global cultural ambassador, who
continues to use his art to promote unity, awareness, and sustainability through the medium
of sand.
On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a unique Lemon Ganesh sand sculpture at Puri Beach.

The striking installation, crafted with 1,500 lemons, conveys a powerful national message of “Ātmanirbhar Bharat” (Self-Reliant India).

Standing 8 feet high and made using 4.5 tons of sand, the sculpture beautifully blends artistry, spirituality, and national sentiment.