He recycled these materials into his own vision of the divine kingdom of Sukrani, choosing a gorge in a forest near Sukhna Lake for his work.

By this time, it had grown into a 12-acre (4.9 ha) complex of interlinked courtyards, each filled with hundreds of pottery-covered concrete sculptures of dancers, musicians, and animals.

[8] The Rock Garden of Chandigarh, created by Nek Chand Saini, is a remarkable showcase of individual creativity and resourcefulness.

During a period of rapid modernization in post-independence India, he collected discarded materials from demolition sites, turning waste into art.

Today, the Rock Garden spans 40 acres and features over 2,000 sculptures crafted from recycled materials like broken ceramics, glass bangles, neon tubes, and industrial debris.

Saini's vision and creativity have created a space that not only offers aesthetic pleasure but also promotes sustainability and resource reuse.

Maintained by the Nek Chand Foundation and local authorities, the Rock Garden faces challenges such as natural wear and tear of the recycled materials and the harsh climate of Chandigarh, which accelerates the deterioration of the artworks.