Puri, Aug 15: With hearts full of patriotism and pride, India marks its 78th Independence Day today, August 15, 2024. To celebrate this significant occasion, renowned artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has crafted a striking sand art display at Puri Beach in Odisha. Sharing a photograph of the sand art on X (formerly Twitter), Pattnaik conveyed his festive wishes with the caption, “Happy 78th #IndependenceDay to all!”
The intricate sand art depicts a boy and girl holding the national flag, accompanied by the message “Happy Independence Day Har Ghar Tiranga.” Since its posting a few hours ago, the artwork has rapidly gained attention on social media. Users have flooded the comment section with messages of ‘Jai Hind’ and ‘Happy Independence Day,’ while many have praised Pattnaik’s creativity. The post has already garnered over 100 retweets and more than 750 likes.
In addition to the artistic celebration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unfurl the national flag for the 11th consecutive time today. His annual Independence Day address from the Red Fort will feature an outline of the government’s agenda, a review of achievements, important policy announcements, and discussions on pressing national issues.
