Celebrated sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik paid a unique tribute to India’s newly elected Vice-President, CP Radhakrishnan, by sculpting a magnificent sand art on the shores of Puri beach.
The artwork, featuring a detailed portrait of Radhakrishnan, was created shortly after the election results were announced.
Heartiest Congratulations to Shri #CPRadhakrishnan ji on being elected as the Vice-President of India.
Sand art at Puri beach in Odisha. pic.twitter.com/rxV9fkQwH6— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) September 10, 2025
Pattnaik shared the creation on social media, writing, “Heartiest Congratulations to Shri CP Radhakrishnan ji on being elected as the Vice-President of India.” The tribute has garnered widespread appreciation for its artistry and emotional resonance.
Radhakrishnan, the NDA nominee, won the Vice-Presidential election by a significant margin of 152 votes, defeating opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy. A total of 452 lawmakers voted in his favor, following the unexpected resignation of former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Pattnaik’s tribute not only celebrates the democratic milestone but also reinforces Odisha’s cultural pride, as Puri continues to be a canvas for national moments through the artist’s sand sculptures.
