Sudarsan Pattnaik Creates Sand Sculpture at Puri Beach to Mark Rashtriya Nav Varsh

Puri: Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a striking sand sculpture at Puri Beach to celebrate Rashtriya Nav Varsh. The artwork, measuring around 7 feet in height and 15 feet in length, prominently features the message “Swagatam Rashtriya Nav Varsh.”

Pattnaik shared images of his creation on the social media platform X, extending his wishes on the occasion. In his post, he conveyed greetings for a joyful and blessed Hindu New Year while highlighting the cultural significance of the festival through his art.

“Wishing you and your family a joyful and blessed #HinduNewYear. Here’s my sand art with the message Swagatam #RashtriyaNavVarsh at Puri Beach in Odisha. Celebrating tradition, culture, and new beginnings,” he wrote.

Rashtriya Nav Varsh, also known as Hindu New Year, is being observed on March 19, 2026, marking the beginning of Vikram Samvat 2083 on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. The festival holds immense cultural and religious importance, symbolising new beginnings, prosperity, and the arrival of the spring season.

According to Hindu beliefs, the day is considered highly auspicious as it is believed that Lord Brahma began the creation of the universe on this occasion, making it an ideal time for new ventures and spiritual pursuits.