Padma Shri Sand Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik Faces Backlash for “Obscene” Sand Art Celebrating Women’s World Cup Victory
Bhubaneswar: Celebrated sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik, known for his iconic creations on Odisha’s Puri Beach, has found himself at the center of controversy after unveiling a sand sculpture celebrating India’s historic ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 victory. While intended as a tribute to “Nari Shakti,” the artwork has sparked widespread criticism online, with many calling it “inappropriate” and “confusing.”
Pattnaik shared a photo of his sand art on social media platform X, captioning it:
“Saluting the power of Indian women! Congratulations to Team India for winning the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. My sand art with cricket balls at Puri Beach, Odisha.”
However, what was meant as a congratulatory gesture quickly turned into a storm of trolling. Many users questioned his artistic choi...