Renowned sand artist Padma Shri Sudarsan Pattnaik marked the 75th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a breathtaking sand sculpture at Puri Beach, featuring 750 intricately crafted lotus flowers.
The installation, 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.
Sharing the artwork on his official X account, Pattnaik wrote, “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.”
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/n7TgErK7bl
— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) September 17, 2025
Speaking to media, Pattnaik added, “The whole world is watching how India is progressing and how the country is developing. We salute Prime Minister Modi for his work in taking the country forward.”
Puri, Odisha: On Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday, Sand artist @sudarsansand created a sand sculpture of 750 lotus flowers at Puri Beach. pic.twitter.com/fJ1Gr194Lz
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) September 16, 2025
The lotus, India’s national flower and a symbol of purity and resilience, was chosen to represent the spirit of growth and transformation. Pattnaik’s tribute has drawn admiration from locals and tourists alike, adding a cultural and artistic dimension to the nationwide celebrations.
