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Nek Chand, the man who made stones come alive
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A road inspector by day, he worked at night to create his dream project- the Rock Garden. (HT Photo)
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Nek Chand, creator of the iconic Rock Garden who amazed people for decades with his unique sculptures made from waste, died on Friday. (HT Photo)
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Nek Chand was awarded the Padma Shri in 1984. (HT Photo)
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To build the Rock Garden, Nek Chand used discarded objects like broken crockery, electrical fittings, glass bangles and bicycle frames. (AFP Photo)
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Nek Chand’s creation also combines huge buildings with a series of interlinking waterfalls. (AFP Photo)
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The Rock Garden is now acknowledged as one of the modern wonders of the world and receives over 5,000 visitors each day. (AFP Photo)
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