Every inch of its walls has been covered with fine artistic designs of ancient times.
Musicians playing drums, cymbals, and other musical instruments adorn the sculptures in Odissi dance poses.
Since 1986, this festival has been organized in the state jointly by Odisha Tourism[4] and Odissi Research Centre[5] to promote the diverse Indian dance heritage as well as the popularity of Konark Temple and Odisha as a tourist destination.
Best sand artists from Mexico, Spain, Singapore, France, Norway, Germany, Netherland & USA and remaining 20 artists are from different states of India usually grace the golden beach of Chandradrabhaga.
The International Sand Art Festival was started in 2015 on the Chandrabhaga beach, a short distance from Konark, Puri, Odisha, India.