Padma Shri Sudarsan Pattnaik is well known as a

Padma Shri Sudarsan Pattnaik is well known as a

novelist
golfer
classical dancer
sand artist
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Padma Shri Sudarsan Pattnaik is well known as a sand artist.
Sudarsan Pattnaik is an internationally acclaimed Indian sand artist from Puri, Odisha. He is known for his intricate and thematic sand sculptures on Puri beach and at various international sand art festivals. He was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India, in 2014.
Sudarsan Pattnaik has represented India in numerous international sand sculpture championships and festivals worldwide, winning many awards. He often creates sand sculptures based on social issues, environmental themes, and current events.