New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu met renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik and congratulated him on winning an international award during the recently organised sand sculpture championship in Russia.
President Meets Sand Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik, Congratulates Him On Winning International Award
File photo sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik (left) (ANI)
Published : Jul 25, 2024, 8:04 PM IST
"It is a memorable day for me that I met President madam and briefed her about my achievement. She was very happy to know about it and congratulated me," Pattnaik told news agency PTI.
The event -- International Sand Sculpture Championship -- was organised from July 4-12 in St Petersburg at the iconic Peter and Paul Fortress. Pattnaik created a 12-foot sculpture depicting Lord Jagannath on a chariot and his devotee Balaram Das.