Bhubaneswar, June 28 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday felicitated Padma Shri awardee and internationally acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik for winning the prestigious Russian Grand Sand Master Cup 2026 at the International Festival of Sand Sculpture held in the Kaliningrad region of Russia.
Congratulating Pattnaik on his historic achievement, the Chief Minister said the celebrated artist has become the first Indian to win the Russian Grand Sand Master Cup, bringing immense pride to Odisha and the nation.
He described the achievement as a reflection of Pattnaik's exceptional artistic excellence and his unwavering commitment to showcasing India's rich cultural heritage on the global stage.
The Chief Minister al...