Ayodhya: The tenth Deepotsav in Ayodhya witnessed a remarkable blend of devotion and artistic excellence, with a gigantic sand sculpture depicting Ram Darbar and the Ram Temple earning recognition in the Book of World Records.
Created at Ram Katha Park using 220 tonnes of sand collected from the Saryu river, the installation measures 58 feet in length and 20 feet in height. The Book of World Records has recognised the artwork and issued a digital certificate, making it another notable achievement associated with Ayodhya’s Deepotsav celebrations.
Renowned sand artist Madhurendra Kumar, along with his team, completed the sculpture after seven days of continuous work. Construction began on October 30 and was completed on November 7. Kumar said this was the largest Ram Darbar sand sculpture he had ever created and claimed it to be the world’s longest sand artwork depicting Ram Darbar.
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the installation during the celebrations. The Chief Minister congratulated the artist on the world record recognition, while the Vice-President appreciated his artistic work.
Kumar had submitted applications to both the Book of World Records and Guinness World Records on October 30. Approval from the Book of World Records was received through email on November 7, while the process for Guinness World Records recognition is still underway.
Originally from East Champaran in Bihar, Kumar has represented India in more than 25 countries and claims to have over 12 world records to his credit. Besides sand, he creates artworks using coal ash, leaves, fruits, vegetables and recycled materials.
His creations frequently carry messages on environmental protection, cleanliness, de-addiction, humanity and world peace. The Ayodhya installation combines the Ramayana tradition with contemporary sand art, conveying a message of peace, humanity and brotherhood.
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