Puri, Sept. 17 (UDN): International sand artist Manas Kumar Sahoo marked Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday with a special sand animation depicting him in the form of Lord Vishwakarma.

Artwork Created In One Hour

The sand artwork was created at Sahoo’s studio in Puri and was completed in around an hour. The depiction of Lord Vishwakarma, traditionally associated with craftsmanship, construction and creation, was used by the artist to represent his interpretation of the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ or developed India.

Artist Highlights Development Vision

According to Sahoo, Prime Minister Modi’s more than 25 years in public life have been accompanied by various initiatives and milestones linked to the country’s development journey.

Through the sand animation, the artist sought to convey his birthday greetings to the Prime Minister while highlighting the themes of creativity, progress and nation-building.

Wishes For A Developed India

Sahoo extended his wishes for the Prime Minister’s birthday and expressed hope for a prosperous, progressive and developed India through the artistic creation.