On the occasion of Diwali, renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created biggest diya & a colourful sand sculpture of Lord Ram holding diya with the message 'Happy Diwali' at Puri Beach in Odisha on November 12( Sunday)

People present at the beach were seen taking photographs of the masterpiece. The video from the beach showed Pattnaik giving final touch to the magnificent art.

Sudarshan Pattnaik said on the occasion of Diwali, we created the biggest Diya on the sand with a message of Happy Diwali. We wish the people of the country a happy Diwali. We have also installed Diyas and created the sculpture of Lord Ram here. The Ram temple in Ayodhya is going to be inaugurated after Diwali,"

However, this isn't the first time that Pattnaik has mesmerised people with his unique talent. On several occasions, he has created a magnificent sand sculpture of various Hindu gods and goddesses