Puri, June 29 -- Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik on Monday said Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited his residence in Puri on the occasion of Deva Snana Purnima, where the two also discussed promoting the state's art and culture.

Pattnaik said the Chief Minister first visited to seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath before coming to his residence, where he congratulated him on becoming the first Indian to win the Russian Grand Sand Master Cup.

"Today is Devasnana Purnima, a sacred day for Lord Jagannath. Devotees from across the country and abroad flock to Puri for this occasion... It was a privilege for me that, by the Lord's grace, CM Mohan Charan Majhi visited to seek the Lord's blessings on this holy day. Afterward...