Marking Ganesh Chaturthi in a unique way, renowned sand artist, Sudarshan Pattnaik created an exquisite depiction of Lord Ganesha with sand at Puri Beach in Odisha.

Sudarshan on Saturday took to social media and shared pictures of the sand sculpture, which has been made using 20 types of different fruits.

The sand artist, who has been conferred Padma Shri, wrote the message of “World peace” alongside the sculpture.

“On the occasion of #Ganesh Chaturthi my SandArt of Shri Ganesha with installation of 20 types of different fruits, at Puri beach. #HappyGanesh Chaturthi,” he posted.

Ganesh Chaturthi, a vibrant ten-day festival starting today, is celebrated across India with great enthusiasm.

The festival will conclude on Anantha Chaturdashi.

Devotees across the country are engaged in preparations, including bringing Ganesh idols into their homes, observing fasts, preparing traditional offerings, and visiting pandals.

From visiting temples to seek the blessings of the almighty to bringing Ganpatti Bappa home to decorating the place with flowers, devotees celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in their special ways.

In a remarkable display of devotion and tradition, a sweet shop in the Bhawanipore area of Kolkata has prepared a colossal 500- kilogram laddu to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi.

The festival dedicated to Lord Ganesh began yesterday (September 6) and will be observed for 10 days.