The artist behind the project said they wanted to create something unique keeping ecofriendly theme at the centre for all to enjoy during pandemic. In a video doing rounds on social media sites, ahead of the 10-day Hindu festival, a beautiful Ganesh artwork made using seasonal crops in a farm field is winning hearts. An aerial footage of the giant portrait of the Ganapati has delighted even actors and politicians, including Union Minister Smriti Irani, who retweeted the video. Watch the drone video here:The youth of Bala village in Sholapur, started carving the image of Ganpati Bappa in a half acre farm a month ago. At first we tried to create a portrait by lime powder and red sand but rain washed it away.

Source: Indian Express August 21, 2020 09:32 UTC