In Pics: Maa Durga sand sculpture created using fruits, vegetables

Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik created a 10-foot sculpture of Maa Durga on Puri Sea Beach in Odisha using eight tonnes of sand and 32 varieties of fruits and vegetables. The five-hour installation features an elaborate depiction of the goddess, with colourful produce arranged in intricate patterns. The artwork marks the ongoing Durga Puja festivities across the country.