By Bizodisha Bureau, Bhubaneswar, December 29, 2015 : Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik’s recently created 45-ft Santa Claus has been placed as World’s largest sand Santa in Limca book of World records.

Sudarsan had created the giant sculpture on Puri beach on December 24 on the eve of Christmas.

Limca Book of Records senior editor Arthy Muthanna Singh on Tuesday informed Mr Pattnaik that his 45ft high sand Santa was adjudged as the World’s largest sand Santa.

“We are all very proud of you, as one of Limca Book of Records People of the Year 2009 who keeps setting higher standards and keeps breaking records year after year. Keep it up!” Pattnaik quoted Singh’s e-mail.

More than 1000 ton of sand with some coloured sand was used in making the sand sculpture, he said.
Pattnaik, who was assisted by 20 of his students at the Sudarsan Sand Art Institute of Puri, took 22 hours in two days to build the mammoth structure which is on display at the beach from December 24 till January 1.

He had also created figures of Lord Jesus and Mother Mary near it.

Sudarsan had already created eight world records registered with the Limca Book of World Records.