PM Modi Turns 76: Sudarsan Pattnaik Creates 25-Ft Sand Installation Of The Prime Minister With Thousands Of Mud Tea Cups
Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on Thursday, September 17, 2026, with wishes pouring in from across the country. Marking the occasion, renowned Padma Shri awardee sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a massive 25-foot sand installation featuring the Prime Minister at Golden Beach of Odisha (Puri Beach). The artwork was illuminated with around 2,500 diyas, adding a striking visual element…
On September 17, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his 76th birthday. Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik commemorated the event by crafting a massive 25-foot high sand installation at Puri Beach in Odisha. The artwork featured a depiction of the Prime Minister and was illuminated with 2,500 diyas, enhancing its visual impact.
Pattnaik, known for his large-scale sand sculptures, used this medium to pay tribute to the Prime Minister on his birthday. The installation featured thousands of traditional mud tea cups, adding a unique touch to the artwork. Pattnaik shared the image of the sand art on his social media, wishing the Prime Minister a happy birthday and praying for a long and healthy life.
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