Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Sudarsan Pattnaik Creates World's Biggest Apple and Sand Santa
A famous sand artist named Sudarsan Pattnaik made a huge sand art piece with Santa Claus and a big apple.
He used 1.5 tonnes of apples and sand to create it.
The artwork is 60 feet long, 22 feet high, and 45 feet wide.
He made it with the help of 30 students from his art school.
The World Records Book of India recognized it as the world's biggest apple and sand installation of Santa Claus.
The artwork shows Santa holding a globe, which means he wants peace and happiness for everyone in the world.
It's a special gift for Christmas to make people happy and celebrate the festive spirit.
Sudarsan Pattnaik created a world record with a sand art installation of Santa Claus and a giant apple.
The installation used 1.5 tonnes of apples and sand and was recognized by the World Records Book of India.
The artwork measures 60 feet in length, 22 feet in height, and 45 feet in width.
Pattnaik collaborated with 30 students from his Sand Art Institute to complete the project.
The installation symbolizes global peace and harmony, celebrating the spirit of Christmas.
- Who
- Sudarsan Pattnaik and 30 students from his Sand Art Institute
- What
- Created a world record with a sand art installation of Santa Claus and a giant apple
- When
- December 24
- Where
- Niladri Beach, Puri, Odisha
- Why
- To celebrate Christmas and promote global peace and harmony
- Artist
- Sudarsan Pattnaik
- Location
- Niladri Beach, Puri, Odisha
- Materials Used
- 1.5 tonnes of apples and sand
- Dimensions
- 60 feet long, 22 feet high, 45 feet wide
- Participants
- 30 students from Sudarsan Pattnaik's Sand Art Institute
- Recognition
- World Records Book of India
- Occasion
- Christmas
Sources
'Christmas gift for all of us': Sudarsan Pattnaik on his new world record
Sudarshan creates ‘World’s Biggest Apple and Santa Claus Sand Sculpture’ on Puri beach
Christmas gift for all of us, says Sudarsan on new world record