Bhubaneswar, July 28 -- Internationally acclaimed sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik on Tuesday created a striking 10-foot-long tiger sand sculpture at Puri Beach to mark International Tiger Day, highlighting the need for tiger conservation and environmental protection.
The sculpture carries the message, "A Future Shared with Tigers," reflecting this year's International Tiger Day theme and advocating harmonious coexistence between humans and wildlife.
Observed annually on July 29, International Tiger Day aims to raise global awareness about the urgent need to conserve tigers, protect their natural habitats, and strengthen efforts to save the endangered species. The 2026 theme underscores the importance of collective res...