Bihari Sand Artist Honoured by London World Records for 5000+ Artworks
A Bihari sand artist has become the first in the world to enter the London Book of World Records for his contribution to sand and leaf art. Madhurendra Kumar hails from Bihar’s Motihari as has made it to the global stage at just the age of 31 years. He used sand art to convey social messages.
Here’s everything about the Bihari Sand Artist with full details of Madhurendra Kumar’s world record, the recognition in London Book of Records, global ranking process, and appreciation from leaders and the public. You can use the following Table of Contents to navigate as per your preference:
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Bihari Sand Artist Recognised on World Stage
A grand ceremony was held at the British Parliament, where Madhurendra Kumar the Bihari Sand artist received a medal, certificate, and international recognition by the London Book of World Records. The event was hosted by them with the presence international president Dr. Avinash D. Sakunde and EU head Dr. Ivan Gasin.
Sand artist Madhurendra has got a 95% approval rating, he outperformed his counterparts from the US, China, Russia, Canada, and Sri Lanka. This multi-national survey was conducted in June 2025 where he was selected from more than 12 different countries.
Not Just Art But Social Messages
Bihari sand artist Madhurendra was able to beat his competitors because he art has purpose. He crafted over 5,000 artworks using sand or leaves and focused on issues like cleanliness, education, water conservation, women’s empowerment. This is what makes his different from others. He used his creativity to deliver social messages.
Leaders Applaud Madhurendra Kumar
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale congratulated him, calling it a proud moment for the nation. Very soon, the news about the Bihari sand artist started trending all over social media. Many educators, artists, and political leaders congratulated him and said that this was a milestone moment for Indian soft power.
Dr. Sakunde praised how this Bihari sand artist combined creativity with social impact. On the other hand Dr. Gasina highlighted the rare recognition that was bestowed upon him at such a young age. He said, “A 31 year old from India defeating global competition through art is what history looks like.
Message from the Artist Madhurendra Kumar
After receiving the honor, the Bihari sand artist showed immense gratitude and thanked the team behind London Book of World Records and the ones who recognized him. Speaking of the honour, he said “This award is not just mine, but it is for every person who believed in art from Bihar”.
He also remembered the days when life wasn’t easy for him. He made a living selling curd and bamboo baskets. But now, his world has changed all because of his hardwork and passion for his art. He is only looking for collaborative projects and digital exhibitions. With all this ambition, Madhurendra for sure is not stopping at this recognition. He aims for educational outreach through his art.
Conclusion
Madhurendra Kumar setting a world-record isn’t just about art but also the message and meaning behind it. This Bihari sand artist has proven that recognition doesn’t begin in metro cities but it can begin in Motihari.
Talking of Motihari, PM Modi recently visited the place and addressed a huge rally and laid foundation stones for many development projects. The projects were estimated to be over ₹7,000 crore. If you have missed the details about his visit, you can read our previous coverage on the topic here.
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