Sudarsan Pattnaik (Indian Sand Artist) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Sand Artist
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	15/04/1977
Age	49 years
Birthplace	Marchikote Lane, Puri, Odisha, India

Latest News about Sudarsan Pattnaik

2025

Sudarsan Pattnaik became the first Indian to win the Fred Darrington Sand Art Award at the Sandworld 2025 International Sand Art Festival in Dorset, England. The award commemorated Fred Darrington’s birth centenary. He sculpted a magnificent 10-foot figure of Lord Ganesha etched with a message.

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Physical Stats & More

Height	168 cm
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

Education	Class 6

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Travelling, Spending Time With Family

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married

Family

Siblings	3
Spouse	Name
Children	Som Pattnaik He has one daughter.

Career

Awards, Honours, Achievements

BHARAT JYOTI AWARD
2004-2005	NATIONAL YOUTH AWARD
2005-2006	National Tourism award
Limca Book of Record
Korea sand sculpture award, People of the Year 2009, Limca Book of Records
Young Indian leadership award by CNN IBN
Padma Shri by Government of India, People's Choice Award at Sand Sculpting World Cup at Atlantic City, US
1st prize and public prize at Denmark, double medal at Solo International sand art contest in Mervala
1st prize (gold medal) at Saint Peters Burg in 12th International sand sculpture competition at Russia, Danish grand prizes at International Sand competition Championship, Denmark, Moscow museum prize at Russia
Guinness World Record for the world’s tallest sandcastle
World champion title at USF World sand sculpture championship, Berlin

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.

Sudarsan Pattnaik Sand Artist Indian Marchikote Lane, Puri, Odisha, India