Bhubaneswar: In a heartfelt tribute to Odisha’s valiant freedom fighters, renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created two remarkable sand sculptures at Puri Beach on their birth anniversaries today.
The works honored two iconic leaders—Subhas Chandra Bose and Veer Surendra Sai.
Pattnaik’s sand art of Veer Surendra Sai captured the spirit of the freedom fighter with intricate details, including vibrant coloring in the background that featured the Indian tricolor.
The sculpture was accompanied by the inscription, “Great Freedom Fighter Veer Surendra Sai,” paying homage to his heroic contributions.
Heartfelt tributes to one of the bravest sons of Odisha, #VeerSurendraSai on his birth anniversary. My sandart on the great freedom fighter in Puri beach. Jai Hind. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/xKkforKQFD
— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) January 23, 2025
Similarly, the sand sculpture of Subhas Chandra Bose depicted the leader riding a horse, with a colorful Indian tricolor backdrop. The words “Jai Hind” were elegantly etched into the sand, creating a striking visual representation of the leader’s legacy.
#JaiHind🇮🇳 #NetajiSubhashChandraBose 🙏#parakramdiwas2025 pic.twitter.com/nxIbVzwACg
— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) January 23, 2025
Speaking on the occasion, Sudarsan Pattnaik remarked, “Subhas Chandra Bose and Veer Surendra Sai were born in Odisha on January 23, a day of immense pride for all of us. These two brave freedom fighters made invaluable sacrifices for our country. Through these sand art creations, I offer my tribute to them on their birth anniversary.”
The stunning sculptures, both a visual and emotional tribute, continue to captivate viewers at Puri Beach.
