The incident that shook the nation – the Pahalgam massacre – saw tourists flock to Puri beach in solidarity with the victims. The image etched on the sands by renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik stirred the hearts of many. The moving scene witnessed a mass gathering of tourists. Visitors gathered around the sand art installation, a representation of the heart-wrenching image of a woman beside her deceased husband in Pahalgam meadow. The powerful image was a poignant tribute to the victims, a poignant reminder of the devastating event that shook the nation. • A woman is depicted in the sand art beside her deceased husband in Pahalgam meadow. • The installation serves as a powerful reminder of the devastating event. • Visitors observed moments of silence and offered floral tributes near the installation. The event was a striking representation of the power of art to unite people and convey messages that words often cannot express. Sudarsan’s installation was a powerful reminder of the devastating event that shook the nation. The sand art installation conveyed the widespread public demand to ‘avenge’ the killings of innocent civilians, capturing the sombre mood of the occasion. Abhijit Tripathy, a visitor from Rourkela, noted that Sudarsan’s artwork served as a powerful reminder of the devastating event. The installation also drew attention to the need for swift action against the perpetrators, emphasizing the need for justice for the affected families. “The sand art speaks volumes about the pain and suffering endured by the victims and their families,” said Rajesh Kumar, a tourist from Chhattisgarh. Many visitors called for swift action against the perpetrators, emphasizing the need for justice for the affected families. “The art has the power to unite people and convey messages that sometimes words cannot express,” said Sudarsan. “Through this sand art, I hope to keep the memory of the victims alive and support the call for justice.”
 
The installation will remain on display for several days, allowing more visitors to pay their respects and join the collective voice demanding action against those responsible for the massacre. Koushik Dey, a tourist from Howrah, stated that the sand art is a crucial reminder that we must never forget such incidents and continue to demand justice for the victims. The scene served as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of the massacre on the nation and the need for collective action to ensure justice for the victims.

 
The sand art installation by Sudarsan Pattnaik was a poignant representation of the devastating impact of the Pahalgam massacre on the nation. The event highlighted the power of art to unite people and convey messages that words often cannot express. Sudarsan’s installation was a striking representation of the public demand to ‘avenge’ the killings of innocent civilians, capturing the sombre mood of the occasion. The event served as a powerful reminder of the need for collective action to ensure justice for the victims.

“Art has the power to unite people and convey messages that sometimes words cannot express. Through this sand art, I hope to keep the memory of the victims alive and support the call for justice,” said Sudarsan.

 
The installation will remain on display for several days, allowing more visitors to pay their respects and join the collective voice demanding action against those responsible for the massacre. Visitors offered floral tributes and observed moments of silence near the installation, paying their respects to the victims of the Pahalgar massacre. The power of art to unite people and convey messages that words often cannot express was evident in the installation. The sand art installation was a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of the Pahalgar massacre on the nation. The installation served as a powerful reminder of the devastating event that shook the nation.