# Sand artist Manas Kumar Sahu's works in India

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sand-artist-manas-kumar-sahus-works-in-india
> Updated: 2026-09-27T03:37:26.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Sand artist Manas Kumar Sahu created a special sand animation in Puri, Odisha, to mark World Tourism Day. The artwork focused on the theme of “Transforming tourism through a digital agenda and artificial intelligence,” highlighting the intersection of technology, culture, and heritage in the travel industry. Sahu noted that tourism acts as a vital driver for economic development and intended the piece to showcase India’s tourism potential globally.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Manas Kumar Sahu creates sand animation for World Tourism Day

Sand artist Manas Kumar Sahu created a special animation in Puri to mark World Tourism Day, highlighting the role of AI and digital technology in transforming the tourism industry.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manas-kumar-sahu-creates-sand-animation-for-world-tourism-day

### 2026-09-11: Sand artist welcomes BRICS leaders to India with artwork

Sand artist Manas Kumar Sahoo created a vibrant sand animation in Puri to welcome BRICS leaders to India for the 18th summit in New Delhi.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sand-artist-welcomes-brics-leaders-to-india-with-artwork

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