The 1999 Orissa cyclone, also known as Cyclone 05B, and Paradip cyclone. The storm made landfall just weeks after a Category 4 storm hit the same general area.
Many people died of starvation and diseases after the storm, since rescue workers could not reach everyone in time.
Sudarshan Pattanak, has created the sand Sculpture to give holy tribute to that saddest incident of 1999 Orissa cyclone