Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a stunning sand sculpture of Lord Jagannath in Padmavesha (lotus attire) at Puri beach to celebrate Raksha Bandhan 2025 today, August 8. The 6-foot-tall and 15-foot-long artwork, designed within a rakhi motif, carries messages like “Jai Jagannath,” “Happy Raksha Bandhan,” and “Embrace Swadeshi.” Pattnaik urged everyone to support local artisans by choosing handmade rakhis, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Vocal for Local’ campaign. “This art echoes the appeal to promote goods made in our own country,” he told the media. Raksha Bandhan 2025: Know Date, Rakhi Timings and Significance of the Annual Occasion Dedicated to the Special Bond Between Sisters and Brothers.

Sudarsan Pattnaik Urges Support for Handmade Rakhis with Sand Art

Sudarsan Pattnaik’s Lord Jagannath Sand Art for Raksha Bandhan

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