Nek Chand's Rock Garden Chandigarh

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Rock Garden Chandigarh

The Rock Garden of Chandigarh is a sculpture garden in Chandigarh, also known as Nek Chand's Rock Garden after its founder Nek Chand, a government official who started the garden secretly in his spare time in 1957. Today it is spread over an area of 40 acres.

It is completely built of industrial and home waste and thrown-away items. Materials used in the construction of the garden range from concrete and steel drums to light switches, broken bathroom sinks and bicycle frames. Highlights include a legion of dancing girls made from broken glass bangles.