Kerala's first international sand art festival and competition began on Saturday evening at the Alappuzha Beach.
The state tourism department in association with the Sand Art Festival (SAF) and the Alleppey Foundation has jointly organised the event.
Many acclaimed national and international sand artists are expected to construct sand art designs on the beach.
Besides the sand art competition, an art gallery and an exhibition are also being held.
The festival will conclude on April 26.
