Odisha Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik makes 100 chariots; aims at creating new world record

Internationally acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has paid tribute to the annual Puri Rath Yatra celebration by creating hundred sand chariots to mark the commencement of the world famous festival.

It took about 3 days and 20 hours for Pattnaik to complete 100 raths. He aims to create a new world record with this artistic feat.

Check out his creations here:

Eagerly waiting for the official announcement from LimcaBook of world records #100SandChariots #RathaJatra pic.twitter.com/PXvCMKCpiO

— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) 5 July 2016

I have created 100 SandChariots for setting a New Record on the occasion of #jagannath #Rathyatra @ PuriBeach,Odisha pic.twitter.com/NQihA7cwJc

— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) 4 July 2016

Hon'ble Minister of Tourism and culture @Ashokpandabbsr inaugurated our 100 sand chariots at PuriBeach. #RathaJatra pic.twitter.com/OttRCWLdcA

— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) 4 July 2016

My sand art of 100 Sand Ratha for #Worldrecord on RathaJatra .we complete it with the blessings of Lord #jagannath pic.twitter.com/hLuAsKYVLI

— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) 4 July 2016