Nuakhai 2026: Sudarsan Pattnaik Marks The Regional Festival With Stunning Sand Art At Puri Beach
Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik extended warm wishes to people on the occasion of Nuakhai on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, through a stunning sand artwork that features Goddess Samaleshwari in the centre on the backdrop of crops. The picture also features a woman in traditional attire praying to the goddess for a good harvest. Known for using sand art to highlight festivals, social messages…
On September 15, 2026, renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik marked the pious occasion of Nuakhai with a stunning sand artwork at Puri Beach. The artwork featured Goddess Samaleshwari at the center, surrounded by crops and a woman in traditional attire praying for a good harvest. Pattnaik, known for using sand art to convey festivals, social messages, and important occasions, wished people "Heartfelt greetings on the pious occasion of Nuakhai.
May Maa Samaleswari bless for good harvest and prosperity." Nuakhai is a significant agricultural festival celebrated in Odisha and neighboring regions, associated with offering the first harvested rice to the deity before consumption. It is also an occasion for families and communities to unite, express gratitude, and celebrate the importance of agriculture and nature.
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