Puri, Aug 14 (UNI) Padma Shri award-winning sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik today unveiled an impressive 8-foot-high sand sculpture at Puri Beach, Odisha, commemorating Operation Sindoor and celebrating the vision of a progressive, empowered India.
Crafted with around 10 tons of sand, the sculpture carried the powerful message “Bharat Mata Ki Jai.”
Through symbolic artistry, it portrayed Operation Sindoor as a testament to national achievement, championing women’s dignity, safety, and opportunities as cornerstones of a truly free and advancing nation.
The artwork also paid tribute to India’s armed forces, with intricately carved fighter jets in flight representing the country’s strength, readiness, and unwavering commitment to defense.
Students from Pattnaik’s sand art institute actively participated in creating the sculpture, making it a collaborative celebration of independence and social responsibility.
“Operation Sindoor is a symbol of our nation’s success,” Pattnaik said, highlighting art’s power to inspire dialogue and awareness.
Renowned worldwide for using his craft to spotlight social issues—from HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 to climate change and anti-terrorism—Pattnaik has represented India in over 65 international sand sculpture events, earning numerous accolades.
This year’s Independence Day creation stood as both a celebration of freedom and a call for unity, equality, and empowerment for all citizens, Pattnaik added.
