Quick Info
| Profession | Sand Artist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/04/1977 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | Marchikote Lane, Puri, Odisha, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Sudarsan Pattnaik
12/06/2026
Sudarsan Pattnaik won the Russian Grand Sand Master Cup 2026 at the II International Festival of Sand Sculpture in Kaliningrad, Russia. The honour was given for a sculpture addressing climate change and global warming, and he became the first Indian sand artist to receive it.
13/06/2025
Sudarsan Pattnaik won the Fred Darrington Sand Master Award at the Sandworld 2025 International Sand Art Festival in Dorset, England. The award marked the 100th birth anniversary of sculptor Fred Darrington, and he was the first Indian to receive it.
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| Sudarsan Pattnaik is a renowned Indian sand artist known for his intricate sculptures and international acclaim. Born in Puri, Odisha, he began creating sand art at the age of 7 due to financial constraints. He is the founder of the Sudarsan Sand Art Institute, established in 1994 to train aspiring artists, and has authored a book titled 'Sand Art'. He holds a doctorate from Berhampur University for his contributions to sand art and serves as the Brand Ambassador for the International Sand Art Festival in Odisha and NALCO. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Class 6 |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Spending Time With Family |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Siblings | 3 |
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in Puri, Odisha, into a low-income family. | |
| 2. Began creating sand sculptures at the age of 7 due to financial constraints. | |
| 3. Established the Sudarsan Sand Art Institute in 1994 to train aspiring sand artists. | |
| 4. Author of the book titled "Sand Art." | |
| 5. Serves as the Brand Ambassador for the International Sand Art Festival in Odisha and NALCO. | |
| 6. Received a doctorate degree from Berhampur University in Odisha for his contribution to sand art. | |
| 7. Left school at age 10 to work in a neighbor’s house in exchange for food due to family financial struggles. | |
| 8. Dropped out of school at age 10 to work at a neighbor’s house in exchange for food due to family financial struggles. | |
| 9. Established the Sudarsan Sand Art Institute in 1991 (India's first sand art institute) to train aspiring sand artists. | |
| 10. Has represented India in over 50 international sand sculpture championships and festivals, winning 27 championship prizes. |
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