Sand art attracts large viewers at Baliyatra

Sand artist Pramod Pattanaik and his associates have created a huge boat, an insignia of the historic past when Odisha went to far off places like Bali and Sri Lanka(Singhala), using sand on the deltaic bed. Memorable mascots of Cuttack city like the Odisha High Court, the famous Ravenshaw University and the Barabati Fort literally glow inside the boat, all made up of sand dunes again. The combination of Quadam Rasool, an Islamic masjid, the Baptist Church and Goddess Chandi without question send out the message of universal brotherhood. The show does not end there. The  creative artists showcase several prototypes symbolising Puri, Konark and Dhauli.