Which Indian sand artist won the Golden Sand Master Award at the International Sand Sculpture Championship held at St. Petersburg, Russia, in July 2024?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Sudarsan Pattnaik.
• Renowned Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik won the Golden Sand Master Award in July 2024 at St. Petersburg, Russia.
• He represented India with a sand sculpture carrying a strong social and global message.
Information Booster:
• Sudarsan Pattnaik hails from Odisha and is one of the world’s most famous sand artists.
• He has participated in over 65 international sand art championships.
• His works often focus on peace, environment, terrorism, and humanitarian issues.
Additional Knowledge:
• He has previously received the Padma Shri (2014) for his contribution to art.
• Pattnaik frequently represents India at international cultural platforms, enhancing India’s soft power.