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	In 2026, Madhurendra Kumar was awarded an '''Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sand Art''' by the '''American International University (AIU), Hollywood, California, United States''', in recognition of his exceptional global contribution to the field of sand art. The honorary doctorate acknowledged his outstanding artistic achievements, international recognition, and his role in promoting Indian sand art on the global stage.		In 2026, Madhurendra Kumar was awarded an '''Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sand Art''' by the '''American International University (AIU), Hollywood, California, United States''', in recognition of his exceptional global contribution to the field of sand art. The honorary doctorate acknowledged his outstanding artistic achievements, international recognition, and his role in promoting Indian sand art on the global stage.

			== Official Profiles ==

			* '''Official Website:''' [https://sandartistindia.com/ sandartistindia.com]
			* '''Google Profile – International Sand Artist:''' [https://share.google/ENiBBGzj5IWP0x9rt International Sand Artist – Madhurendra Kumar]
			* '''Google Profile – International Leaf Artist:''' [https://share.google/oGTZuv4aKkezc3t86 International Leaf Artist]
			* '''Google Knowledge/Profile:''' [https://share.google/uxGAy9CxwoLve1MAr View Profile]
			* '''WhatsApp:''' [https://wa.me/message/BP2ZMJJKGK26A1 Chat on WhatsApp]

			== Social Media ==

			* '''Facebook (Official):''' [https://www.facebook.com/share/1DwJoXbsJm/ Facebook]
			* '''Facebook Page:''' [https://www.facebook.com/share/1G8LG69629/ Facebook Page]
			* '''Instagram:''' [https://www.instagram.com/madhurendrasandartist Instagram]
			* '''X (Twitter):''' [https://x.com/madhurendrsand @madhurendrsand]
			* '''YouTube:''' [https://youtube.com/@madhurendrasand @madhurendrasand]
			* '''LinkedIn:''' [https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhurendara-kumar-9b3a361a6 LinkedIn Profile]

			== External Links ==

			* [https://sandartistindia.com/ Official Website]
			* [https://share.google/ENiBBGzj5IWP0x9rt International Sand Artist – Google Profile]
			* [https://share.google/oGTZuv4aKkezc3t86 International Leaf Artist – Google Profile]
			* [https://share.google/uxGAy9CxwoLve1MAr Google Profile]
			* [https://www.facebook.com/share/1DwJoXbsJm/ Facebook]
			* [https://www.instagram.com/madhurendrasandartist Instagram]
			* [https://x.com/madhurendrsand X (Twitter)]
			* [https://youtube.com/@madhurendrasand YouTube]
			* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhurendara-kumar-9b3a361a6 LinkedIn]
			* [https://wa.me/message/BP2ZMJJKGK26A1 WhatsApp]

			[[Category:1994 births]]
			[[Category:Living people]]
			[[Category:Indian artists]]
			[[Category:Indian sculptors]]
			[[Category:Sand artists]]
			[[Category:Sand sculptors]]
			[[Category:Leaf artists]]
			[[Category:Indian contemporary artists]]
			[[Category:Indian visual artists]]
			[[Category:Artists from Bihar]]

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== Birth, Place of Origin and Education ==

=== Birth and Early Life ===

* '''Date of Birth:''' 5 September 1994
* '''Birthplace:''' Barwa Kala Village (Maternal Village), Ghodasahan, East Champaran District, Bihar, India.
* '''Ancestral Village:''' Bijbani, Bankatwa Block, East Champaran District, Bihar, India.

Madhurendra Kumar was born on '''5 September 1994''' into a poor farming family in the rural village of '''Barwa Kala''', located approximately 3 km west of the Ghodasahan Block Office in East Champaran, Bihar. His birthplace lies about 48 km from the district headquarters of East Champaran and approximately 182 km from Patna, the capital of Bihar.

His ancestral village, '''Bijbani''', is situated around 6 km from Barwa Kala on the banks of the Aruna River, which connects the Ghodasahan and Bankatwa blocks. The village is located close to the Indo–Nepal international border. Growing up in this rural environment significantly influenced his artistic vision and his deep connection with nature, particularly river sand, which later became the primary medium of his internationally recognized sand sculptures.

== Education ==

=== Primary Education ===

Madhurendra Kumar received his early education at the Government Primary School in his ancestral village of Bijbani, East Champaran. Due to severe financial hardship, his schooling was marked by continuous struggle and limited educational resources.

=== Secondary Education ===

* '''Matriculation (Secondary School Examination)'''
** Institution: Gandhi High School, Bhelawa Circle, East Champaran
** Board: Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Patna
** Year of Passing: 2009
** Division: Second Division
** Marks: 54.2%

=== Higher Secondary Education ===

* '''Intermediate (10+2)'''
** Institution: Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial College (J.L.N.M. College), Ghodasahan
** Board: Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Patna
** Session: 2009–2011
** Division: First Division
** Marks: 66.2%

=== Bachelor's Degree ===

* '''Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Hindi'''
** Institution: Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial College, Ghodasahan
** Affiliated to: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University (B.R.A.B.U.), Muzaffarpur
** Session: 2013–2016
** Division: Second Division
** Marks: 54%

=== Fine Arts Education (Sculpture) ===

* '''Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Sculpture'''
** Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith University (MGKVP), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

* '''Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Sculpture'''
** Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith University (MGKVP), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

== Additional Educational Qualifications ==

=== Fine Arts (Painting) ===

'''Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh''' is one of India's oldest and most respected cultural institutions dedicated to the promotion of Indian classical music, dance, and fine arts.

* '''Intermediate of Fine Arts (IFA) in Painting'''
** Institution: Mahila Kala Prashikshan Kendra, Motihari
** Affiliated to: Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh
** Session: 2011–2014
** Course: Chitra Bhushan Final (3rd Year)
** Division: First Division
** Marks: 61.5%

* '''Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Painting'''
** Institution: Mahila Kala Prashikshan Kendra, Motihari
** Affiliated to: Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh
** Session: 2014–2017
** Course: Chitra Visharad Final (5th Year)
** Division: First Division
** Marks: 78.6%

* '''Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Painting'''
** Institution: Aarti Kalyan Seva Sansthan, Patna
** Affiliated to: Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh
** Session: 2021–2022
** Course: Chitra Bhaskar Final (7th Year)
** Division: First Division
** Marks: 67%

* '''Intermediate Grade Drawing Examination'''
** Conducted by: Government of Maharashtra Drawing Grade Examination
** Session: 2022–2023
** Result: Grade "A"

== Technical Skill Development ==

* '''Advanced Diploma in Computer Application (ADCA)'''
** Institution: New Friends Commercial Institute, Patna
** Under: Division Computer Training
** Year: 2011
** Grade: A
** Marks: 60%

* '''Land Surveyor (Amin) Training Programme'''
** Institution: ATEP Welfare Society, Begusarai
** Training Centre: Government Middle School Block Campus, Ghodasahan
** Year: 2012
** Division: First Division
** Marks: 78%

== Professional Certifications ==

* '''Brown Belt in Karate'''
** Organization: Shito Ryu Seiko Kai Karate Do India
** Affiliated to: All India Karate Do Federation
** Training Centre: Hari Nagar, New Delhi
** Year: 2013
** Award: Brown Belt

== Honorary Doctorate ==

=== Honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Sand Art (2026) ===

In 2026, Madhurendra Kumar was awarded an '''Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sand Art''' by the '''American International University (AIU), Hollywood, California, United States''', in recognition of his exceptional global contribution to the field of sand art. The honorary doctorate acknowledged his outstanding artistic achievements, international recognition, and his role in promoting Indian sand art on the global stage.

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