Puri: In a beautiful tribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, internationally acclaimed artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand sculpture featuring 750 intricately crafted lotus flowers at Odisha’s Puri beach.
The unique sand art, unveiled on September 16, carries the message ‘Bharat ki Udaan Modi ji Ke Saath,’ reflecting the artist’s admiration for the Prime Minister’s role in India’s development journey.
“On the occasion of the 75th birthday of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, my sand art installation with 750 lotus flowers with message ‘Bharat ki Udaan Modi ji Ke Saath’ at Puri Beach in Odisha,” Sudarsan said while sharing his sand sculpture in a post on X handle.
He told reporters that the whole world is watching how India is progressing and surging ahead on the path of development. “We salute Prime Minister Modi for his work in taking the country forward,” he said.
On the occasion of the 75th birthday of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, My Sand Art Installation with 750 Lotus Flowers with message “Bharat ki Udaan Modi ji Ke Saath “ at Puri Beach in Odisha.#HappyBdayPMModi pic.twitter.com/QtmXxksChh
— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) September 17, 2025
The lotus, India’s national flower and a symbol of purity and resilience, was chosen by the artist to represent the spirit of growth and transformation. Sudarsan’s tribute has drawn admiration from locals and tourists alike, adding a cultural and artistic dimension to the nationwide celebrations.
