Bhubaneswar, Nov. 21 -- Konark is all set to host two major cultural events, as the Konark Dance Festival and the International Sand Art Exhibition are set to begin on December 2.

In the run-up to the celebrations, Puri Collector and District Magistrate Dibya Jyoti Parida reviewed the ongoing preparation work in Konark on Thursday and inspected the light and sound system scheduled to be inaugurated at the Sun Temple.

As per reports, authorities are strengthening arrangements in anticipation of a large tourist turnout. With thousands of visitors expected to arrive during the festival period, police conducted a flag march to create awareness and ensure law and order is maintained. The collector reviewed various infrastructure components a...