On Diwali, Sand Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik's Appeal: No Crackers, Please

There's hardly a special occasion that passes without a stunning tribute from renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik. From Dhanteras to Christmas and even World Water Day and International Tiger Day, the sand artist creates unique sand sculptures for all occasions. And this Diwali is no different. The talented sand artist took to Twitter to share multiple pictures of his sand sculptures on Puri beach. This year, however, Mr Pattnaik had an important request: no crackers, please. And it's a message that has been received well with many on the microblogging site. 

Take a look at Sudarsan Pattnaik's sand art calling for a cracker-free and pollution-free Diwali this year:
 

No Crackers Save Nature #HappyDiwali - one of my SandArts for the Festival of Lights. #BeatPollution pic.twitter.com/s8PDElFhjV

— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) October 17, 2017

 

Today My SandArt with message #SayNoToCrackers to #BeatPollution at Puribeach in Odisha. pic.twitter.com/3hMd72BJpO

— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) October 18, 2017

 

May the festival of lights bring happiness, peace & prosperity to all  #HappyDiwali.My SandArt at Puribeach pic.twitter.com/eVDkrgJeNF

— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) October 19, 2017

As always, Mr Pattnaik's sand art has left tweeple spellbound:
 

That's just beautiful #HappyDiwali greeting in sand!

— Maya Varma (@swargcoming) October 19, 2017

 

Nice sand art.it is glorious to us.same to u

— Susanta Kumar Behera (@Susanta52984604) October 19, 2017

 

Awesome work as always.... put some colors in it :)

— gaurav (@dvgaurav) October 19, 2017

And many are appreciating Mr Pattnaik's call for a cracker-free Diwali:
 

Say No to Crackers. Deepawali is the Lighting of the Lamps not of sound & obnoxious smoke. Let's care for our environment. Happy Diwali.

— Pranab Pani (@pkpani1) October 18, 2017

 

Yes sir ,well said with your art , Diwali is the festival of lights

— Tina (@Tanvi89656746) October 18, 2017

 

This Diwali should be green and Pollutionfree

— Raaz Abhishek (@Abhishe48271042) October 17, 2017

 

A noble art, for a global cause. A big hand for sudarshan ji, a man who is waking.

— (@Pt_Ashish_S) October 18, 2017

Diwali, or Deepavali, is the Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. Also known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is traditionally celebrated by lighting diyas and candles, praying to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh and meeting family and close friends to exchange Diwali greetings and gifts. This year, Diwali is being celebrated on October 19.

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