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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Odisha. The ninth edition of the International Sand Art Festival has begun at the Chandrabhaga Beach of Konark in Odisha’s Puri district. Sudarsan Pattnaik, world-renowned sand artist and Padmashree Awardee, has been appointed as Chief Curator of the festival.

Detailed explanation-2: -The International Sand Art Festival was started in 2015 on the Chandrabhaga beach, a short distance from Konark. It was a part of the Konark Dance Festival that is organized during the same time. Every year, the theme for the Artists hover around the burgeoning issues of the Earth.

Detailed explanation-3: -In Odisha, a unique type of art form is developed at Puri . But it spreads all over the world . To carve a sand sculpture, the raw material is the only clean and fine grained sand mixed with water .

Detailed explanation-4: -The International Sand Art Festival is celebrated alongside the world-renowned Konark Festival from December 1 to 5 every year. It showcases gorgeous arts made by local and international sand artists. It is held at Chandrabhaga Beach, which is 3 km from Konark.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sand Art : A Unique Art-form that Started in Odisha It is quiet easier and quicker than stone carving. For Sand Art only fine grained sand and water is used. An artist can shape a beautiful and attractive sculpture on the beach, with the help of fine grained sand and by the magic of fingers.