Bhubaneswar, November 8: Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a special sand sculpture at Puri beach to extend birthday wishes to veteran BJP leader and former Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani on his 99th birthday.

Sharing the artwork on X, Pattnaik wished Advani good health, peace and happiness, seeking the blessings of Lord Jagannath for him.

Advani, a senior BJP leader, played a key role in the party’s growth and served as India’s Deputy Prime Minister from 2002 to 2004. He was conferred the Bharat Ratna in 2024 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2015.