Renowned Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has made history by becoming the first Indian to receive the prestigious Fred Darrington Sand Master Award.
1. Award and Event:
Pattnaik was honored with the Fred Darrington Sand Master Award at the Sandworld 2025 International Sand Art Festival in Weymouth, UK.
The award commemorates the 100th birth anniversary of Fred Darrington, a legendary British sand sculptor.
2. Sand Sculpture:
Pattnaik created a 10-foot-high sand sculpture of Lord Ganesha with the message “World Peace” to mark the occasionhttps://www.iasjnana.com/.
Pattnaik’s Legacy:
A Padma Shri awardee, Pattnaik has participated in over 65 international sand art festivals and championshipshttps://www.iasjnana.com/.
Known for blending spiritual themes with social messages, his work has earned widespread acclaim.
