01/8

Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik on Friday made it into the Guinness World Records by creating the world's tallest sand castle.readmore

02/8

Pattnaik and his team of over 30 students from Sudarsan Sand Art Institute created a stunning sand castle with minute details at Orissa's Puri beach.readmore

03/8

The record-breaking sand castle is reportedly 48 feet and 8 inches tall.readmore

04/8

Guinness records officials, who were present on the occasion, approved the sculpture.readmore

05/8

Pattnaik was presented the Guinness records certificate at the site of his artwork.readmore

06/8

39-year-old Pattnaik achieved the rare feat in just four days whereas the previous record holder had completed his art in seven days.readmore

07/8

The sand castle will be exhibited on the beach for two more days, said state tourism director Nitin Bhanudas Jawale.readmore

08/8

Pattnaik said he was happy after breaking the world record and will endeavour to reach more milestones in the future.readmore