Updated On: 25 December, 2019 03:41 PM IST | Odisha | mid-day online correspondent
Sudarsan was assisted by the students of his Sand Art Institute. The team managed to complete the 3D sand sculpture by Tuesday evening

The 3D sand art of Santa Claus created by sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik. Pic/Twitter Sudarsan Pattnaik
On Wednesday, World-renowned Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a 3D sand Santa Claus at Puri beach on eve of Christmas across the world with a message to "Go Green". Pattnaik. who has been awarded the Padma Sri, created a 3D sand art sculpture in an area of about 2500 sq ft.
Message from Santa Claus #GoGreen save our #Environment #MerryChrismas . My 3D Sand Santa Claus in 2500 sq ft area at Puri beach in Odisha. pic.twitter.com/RG5fEZZAF0