Bhubaneswar: An intricately carved ice sculpture of Lord Balabhadra has captured the attention of social media users across the country, drawing admiration for both its artistic precision and spiritual resonance.
The sculpture, created entirely from ice, is the work of Manju Patel, an artist from Odisha known for her divine representations of deities through ice carvings.
With exceptional craftsmanship and devotion, Patel sculpted the figure of Lord Balabhadra, carefully shaping each detail—from facial features to ornaments—with striking realism and artistic finesse.
Patel shared a video of her creation on Instagram, captioned “Ice ke Lord Balabhadranath.”
The video documents the entire creative process, including the preparation of individual ice blocks and the meticulous carving of the deity’s features.
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Since being posted, the video has gone viral, garnering over 2.6 million views and approximately 245,000 likes. Social media users have filled the comment section with praise, lauding Patel’s creativity, dedication, and cultural homage.
