Odisha: CM Majhi honored Sudarshan Patnaik about receiving 'Sand Master Award'

Bhubaneswar, April 19 (IANS). On Saturday, Odisha’s chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi honored him at the public service Bhavan on Saturday after receiving the prestigious Sand Master Award to internationally famous sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik in the United Kingdom. Sudarshan Patnaik is the first Indian to receive global honors during the International Sand Art Festival held in Vamouth, Dorset, UK. Sudarshan Patnaik presented his medal, certificate and a photo of his prize winner Sand Art to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed his happiness and described Sudarshan Patnaik as a ‘true property of Odisha’ and hoped he would continue to give more pride to the state and the country. Majhi honored Patnaik by giving a bouquet and scarf as an honor. The honor was given to Sudarshan Patnaik for his beautiful work on the International Sand Art Festival held in Vamouth, where he gave a message of peace by making a 10 -foot high sand image of Lord Ganesha. At this festival held in Vamouth, his work not only attracted the attention of the audience, but also impressed the people present. This idol of Lord Ganesha emerged as a symbol of peace and harmony, which is appreciated everywhere. Sudarshan Patnaik has long been known for his unique sand art and has won awards on many international forums. This time, this honor in the UK is another proof of his talent. The people of Odisha also expressed happiness about his achievement. Sudarshan Patnaik has won more than 60 awards on various global forums, and it is known that his art provides social messages effectively. His sand sculptures on the Puri beach of Odisha were the center of special attraction among tourists and art lovers. This time, the Sand Master Award received in the UK is another proof of its talent. -Ians Akks/CBT Share this story Tags