{
  "id": 1013479,
  "title": "Independence Day 2026: Sudarsan Pattnaik Creates Stunning Sand Art At Puri Beach Celebrating ‘Unity In Diversity’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/independence-day-2026-sudarsan-pattnaik-creates-stunning-sand-art-at",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T09:31:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/independence-day-2026-sudarsan-pattnaik-creates-stunning-sand-art-at-puri-beach-celebrating-unity-in-diversity"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik paid tribute to the nation with a striking sand sculpture at Puri Beach in Odisha. Created specially for August 15, the artwork carries the powerful message “Happy Independence Day — Unity in Diversity!”, highlighting the spirit of togetherness and national pride that defines India.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}