Puri, Nov. 5 -- Renowned sand artist Manas Kumar Sahoo has paid tribute to Odisha's traditional maritime festival 'Boita Bandana' through a breathtaking sand animation, celebrating the spirit of Kartik Purnima.

In a short video shared on his official social media handle, Sahoo showcased an intricate use of sand to draw a magnificent boat at a riverbank, where devotees gathered to offer prayers.

Every year, on the occasion of Kartik Purnima, people in Odisha celebrate the traditional maritime and naval festival, 'Boita Bandana,' also known as 'Danga Bhasa.' Boita Bandana usually falls in October or November. The festival commemorates the ancient maritime activities and trade relations of Odisha with Southeast Asian countries.

During the...