The Rock Garden in Chandigarh is the work of a rare genius. Only a Nek Chand could have created such beauty from sheer waste. All kinds of waste from pieces of broken bangles and porcelain articles to boulders and electric sockets are made efficient use of producing an aesthetic wonder. Nek Chand was not a trained artist. Art was his hobby. He spent his spare time creating works of art in a wasteland he cleared in Chandigarh. As his work progressed and drew the attention of people, the government was in a conundrum. How to destroy such exceptional artwork merely because it was built up on land belonging to the government? Good sense prevailed (strangely!) and Nek Chand was given not only the permission but also regular employment with helpers to assist so that he could create the paradise in the semi-desert that Chandigarh is. Below are some pictures from my recent visit to the Rock Garden. Rocks welcome you Nek Chand was not only an artist, but he had certain e
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