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At Puri Beach in Odisha, a talented sand artist creates a detailed head sculpture of Shiva using only wet sand and simple carving tools. Captured in a time-lapse video, the transformation is mesmerising — from a plain mound of sand to the divine face of Lord Shiva, complete with serene expressions, flowing hair, and symbolic features like the crescent moon and third eye. As the sculpture gradually takes shape, curious onlookers gather around the artist, watching the creativity unfold in real time. Families, tourists, and devotees pause along the shoreline to admire the craftsmanship, often taking photos and videos. The rhythmic sound of waves from the Bay of Bengal adds a calming background to the artistic process. This footage is part of the broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness F
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