Sand Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik Welcomes PM Modi with 8
Sudarsan Pattnaik, a Padma Shri‑honoured sand artist, unveiled an 8‑foot sculpture on Puri Beach as a warm welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.\n\nThe work marries Odisha’s storied heritage with the nation’s digital ambitions. Central to the piece is the iconic Konark Wheel, rendered alongside a sleek depiction of the forthcoming RBI Data Centre and the Cybersecurity Training Institute that will open in Bhubaneswar.\n\nPattnaik says the sculpture is meant to link the state’s cultural identity with India’s push for secure, resilient digital infrastructure, highlighting the pride of hosting the RBI’s second Tier‑IV certified data centre.\n\nIn this transient medium, the artist captures a moment where tradition and cutting‑edge technology converge, celebrating both the cultural legacy of Odisha and its role in the country’s digital future.