Next to Sukhana Lake there is a unique but a world famous fantasy
in the city of Chandigarh, called Rock Garden. Situated
in the thick forest area ,this gardens hold s its own charms for
the visitors. It is full of objects built from household and industrial
waste. There are no flowers or plants in this garden. The object
to be seen there are the figure made of raw cement resembling
humans and animals. These figures have been decorated with broken
but colourful odds and ends of China clay. As one looks at them with deep
intent, they seem to be staring as the visitors. They seem
to be engaged in various activities. There are group of dancing damsels
made from bicycle and motorcycle's waste materials, marching armies
of warriors resting flying or fledging birds made from countless
bite of broken glass. There are groups of music bands engaged in their
activity of entertaining the visitors. Its creator also needs a mention.
The garden was visualised by Sh. Nek Chand. He belong
from gurdaspur district in Punjab province. He started his life in PWD
as labourer ,but late rose to high ranks. He came to Chandigarh as
Road Inspector. His deep visualization made him to pick and
collect all sorts of discarded scrap. He started to visit waste dumps of
the factories. He collected there raw cement ,broken pipes and other discarded
matter. He created rapport with the truck drivers who carried and drop
his debris at a vacant corner of the forest where now this unique creation
stands. For twelve years he worked hard alone on this unique fantasy. After
twelve years the work of Nek Chand noticed by Government. He was
given deserving patronage. An area of twelve acres was allotted for the
extension of the original Rock Garden. Even funds were provided for
carrying on the work. |