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Sand Artist Manas Kumar Sahoo Honors Captain Smit Machchhar with Puri Studio Tribute
✍️ TOI City
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 05:58 AM
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International sand artist Manas Kumar Sahoo created a sand animation in his Puri studio to honor Captain Smit Machchhar’s bravery. The artwork, completed in about an hour, highlights themes of courage, determination and dedication.
Manas Kumar Sahoo, known for his intricate sand art, worked on the tribute in his studio located in Puri, Odisha. He spent roughly one hour shaping the sand to depict Captain Smit Machchhar’s courage and dedication. The animation was intended as a visual salute to the officer’s bravery.
The piece conveys a message of respect and admiration, using the transient medium of sand to emphasize the fleeting yet impactful nature of heroic acts. Sahoo’s studio in Puri has been a hub for such creative expressions, often highlighting national figures and themes.
While the artwork itself is temporary, its digital documentation allows a wider audience to view and appreciate the tribute. The creation underscores the role of artists in commemorating acts of valor through culturally resonant forms.
The piece conveys a message of respect and admiration, using the transient medium of sand to emphasize the fleeting yet impactful nature of heroic acts. Sahoo’s studio in Puri has been a hub for such creative expressions, often highlighting national figures and themes.
While the artwork itself is temporary, its digital documentation allows a wider audience to view and appreciate the tribute. The creation underscores the role of artists in commemorating acts of valor through culturally resonant forms.