Sudarsan Pattnaik

Sand Artist

Indian Marchikote Lane, Puri, Odisha, India

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Quick Info

ProfessionSand Artist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth15/04/1977
Age48 years
BirthplaceMarchikote Lane, Puri, Odisha, India

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Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationClass 6

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
HobbiesTravelling, Spending Time With Family

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

Siblings3
SpouseName
Children
  • Som Pattnaik
  • He has one daughter.

Career

Awards, Honours, Achievements
BHARAT JYOTI AWARD
2004-2005NATIONAL YOUTH AWARD
2005-2006National Tourism award
Limca Book of Record
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

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.
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