Last Updated IST
Sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik creates a sand image on the eve of Christmas festival in Puri on Thursday. PTI
Santas, spreading messages about "global warming", are coloured red while Christmas trees are green.
Two little girls from West Bengal inaugurated the exhibition here at the beach on eve of Christmas last evening.
"The girls were chosen to inaugurate the event because children love Santas," Pattnaik said.
Pattnaik said, "It took nearly 48 hours to create 105 Santas and Christmas trees. About 1,000 tons of sand was used in creating the statues," he told PTI.
Puri is the place where sand art started in the 14th century. "Besides, the tourist flow into Puri is another reason why I chose to build awareness about global warming through Santas here this time," he said.
Deccan Herald is on WhatsApp Channels| Join now for Breaking News & Editor's Picks