In a vivid celebration of art and national unity, renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik crafted an impressive sculpture at Puri Beach, honouring Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day). This stunning artwork was unveiled on Wednesday, commemorates the occasion, which is celebrated annually on October 31 to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

The sculpture, towering at six feet, honours the legacy of "Iron Man" of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary, which falls on the auspicious occasion of Diwali this year.

Pattnaik's creation utilized around 1,000 mud Diyas and approximately five tons of sand, conveying a heartfelt message: "Tribute to Sardar Patel."

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Tribute to the #IronManofIndia #SardarVallabhbhaiPatel on his birth anniversary. My SandArt installation using 1000 Diya for this sculpture at puri beach in Odisha. pic.twitter.com/QueEOD4qnQ