Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created 108 sand Shiva Lingas yesterday at Puri beach on the occasion of 'Maha Shivaratri'. <br/><br/>While each Shiva Linga is about 2 feet high, there is also a 5 feet high idol of Lord Shiva. Mr Pattnaik also prayed to Lord Shiva for World peace. <br/><br/>Students of his sand art institute also joined hands with him to complete this sculpture. <br/><br/>Pilgrims and tourists from different parts of the country witnessed the sand Shiv Lingas.<br/>'''''''<br/>

Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created 108 sand Shiva Lingas yesterday at Puri beach on the occasion of 'Maha Shivaratri'. <br/><br/>While each Shiva Linga is about 2 feet high, there is also a 5 feet high idol of Lord Shiva. Mr Pattnaik also prayed to Lord Shiva for World peace. <br/><br/>Students of his sand art institute also joined hands with him to complete this sculpture. <br/><br/>Pilgrims and tourists from different parts of the country witnessed the sand Shiv Lingas.<br/>'''''''<br/>