Fairs and Festivals in Odisha- International Sand Art Festival

About International Sand Art Festival:

International Salt Art Festival is a remarkable cultural program organized by the Orissa Tourism Department. Held at the Chandrabhaga Beach, 3 km away from Konark, the Sand Art festival is an event for people in love with sand creations. It is one of the events that highlight the opportunities of Orissa and its wonderful tourism. The sand festival celebrates sand sculptures produced by skillful sand artists. Not only the traditional sand sculptures, get ready for all kinds of exhibitions.
Not only the traditional sand sculptures, get ready for all kinds of exhibitions. Expert sand, stone bronze or wood, created by skillful sand artist. The sand festival is free for the visitors. Remind yourself of the excitement of making things with sand. International Sand Artists Festival celebrates the spectacular performance of sand artists from India and many other countries. The soft golden sand has sculptures in various superb forms. Wood, stone, bronze and other attractions are added to the exhibition.

Location infomation of International Sand Art Festival:

Address: Chandrabhaga Beach, Odisha 753001

Climate/Weather in International Sand Art Festival:

Summer – March to MayAverage Minimum Temperature – 36° CAverage Minimum Temperature – 24° CAverage Precipitation – 26.6 mmMonsoon – June to OctoberAverage Minimum Temperature – 32° CAverage Minimum Temperature – 25° CAverage Precipitation – 202 mmSummer – March to MayAverage Minimum Temperature – 28° CAverage Minimum Temperature – 17° CAverage Precipitation – 24.75 mm

History International Sand Art Festival:

The international sand festival was started in 2015 on Chandrabhaga beach near by Konark. It was a part of the Konark Dance Festival that is organized during the same time. The 2nd edition is to held on December 1-5, 2017.

Languages in International Sand Art Festival:

• Oriya (Odia)
• Hindi
• English
• Bengali
• Maithili

Interesting things to See or find International Sand Art Festival:

• You can visit many museum and monuments and lots of holy places as well.
• Also visit the Konark Sun Temple.
• Near Konark beach and nine shrine temple is famous for tourist.

How to reach International Sand Art Festival?

Flight – Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport

Bus – Bus Service from Bhubaneswar.

Railways – Nearest railway station Puri.

Other Ways – Buses and hired cars are available in Puri, Bhubaneswar.

Nearest Visiting places from International Sand Art Festival:

• Archaeological Site Museum: This museum is near located in Sun temple. It’s quite good museum, and also provides the information of Sun temple. The museum was established in 1968. There are many different things in the gallery, which are displayed in 4 different galleries. These galleries ancient objects include various sculptures, paintings, manuscripts and various falling parts from the Konark Sun Temple. It’s a wonderful Museum visit.
• Konark Beach: This famous beach attracts many tourists not only from India every year but from all over the world. It is located at 3 Km from Konark Sun temple. Clean sand, turquoise water, sun and cold air are typical for the Konark Beach. It is considered one of the finest beaches in Konark and is also popular all over the world. The natural surroundings of the beach are quite and wonderful view.
• Ramachandi Temple: The Ramachandi temple is located at the banks of Kusabhadra River which flows into the Bay of Bengal. A very old Devi temple. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Ramachandi. This temple is one the most famous temple in Konark. This temple surrounded a wonderful picnic place and is rich with a verity of bird species and pleasant views.
• Sun Temple Konark: Konark Sun Temple, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India, which is located in Konark city. This is 13th Century temple which is dedicated to Lord Sun. One of the best tourist attraction in Odisha. It was built in 1278 CE by a former Ganga king Narasimha Dev I. Sun Temple is the concept of the whole temple in the form of a chariot. The temple is made of Khondalite rocks, and is built in the traditional style of Kalinga architecture.
• Nine Planet Shrine: The Nine Planet Shrine temple is located outside of Sun temple. Taking the sitting figures of the sun and the remaining planets of the moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu is the main part of this small temple. These nine planets are represented Navagrahas. Also Knows as Navagrahas Temple.

Nearest Petrol Pump near by International Sand Art Festival:

• Hindustan Gasoline HPCL Pump

 Puri-Konark Marine Dr, Balighat, Puri, Odisha 752002

• BPCL Petrol Pump – Basudev Filling Station

SH-13, Old Pipili Konark Road, Puri, Puri, Odisha 752106

• Konark Indian Oil Petrol Pump

SH-13, Konark Road, Puri, Odisha 752111

• Bharat Petroleum

 Old Pipli-Konark Rd, Puri, Odisha 752110

• Petrol Pump

 Konark-Kakatpur Rd, Balidokan, Odisha 752111

• Konark Filling Station Hindustan Petroleum

SH-13, Konark Road, Puri, Puri, Odisha 752111

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation near by International Sand Art Festival:

• Surya INN
  Add: Near Canara Bank, Konark, Odisha 752111
• Sun Temple Hotel
  Add: Near Bus Stand, Konark, Odisha 752111
• Labanya Lodge
  Add: Konark Rd, Konark, Odisha 752111
• Lotus Eco Resort Konark
  Add: Konark-Puri Marine Drive Road, Po- Khalkatapatna, Konark, Odisha 752111
• Yatrinivas
  Add: Konark, Puri, Odisha 752111
• Pagoda Inn
  Add: Konark, Odisha 752111
• Lotus Resort
  Add: Konark Rd, Konark, Odisha 752111

Things to carry in near International Sand Art Festival:

• Carrying essential water.
• Carry camera you take photos of beautiful place.

Tips & Suggestions in International Sand Art Festival:

• The best time to visit and enjoy this view from March to September.

Help Line/Phone Number in International Sand Art Festival:

• Konark Hospital – +91 40 44 66 15 15
• Shree Medicals – +91 674 2543489
• Konark Police Station – 06758 236 825
• Ramachandi Police Station – 06758 213 111
• King Air Ambulance Services – 070913 60310
• Air Ambulance Services – 088090 88765

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