Sand Garden, Shilparamam

One of the best spots to relax at Shilparamam is the sand garden.

The attraction is swings and everybody loves to sit and sway on swings. The gentle motion makes us forget our troubles, mind becomes free from burdens.. at least for those moments.

Evenings couples coming here go back with memories of sweet moments :) Wonder how the places is on full moon nights. Will check out some time.

One corner of the sand garden is for kids.

Also there's a small eatery offering packed stuff like crispies and soft drinks.
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reflection of evening sky

view from rock garden at Shilparamam.

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Buddha

The seated Buddha at Nature Park entrance. Artists who made this statue has got his work right, serenity rules Buddha's face.

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man-made sculptures of Prakriti Raga, Shilparamam

These sculptures are part of sculpture collection of Living Rock Gallery of Shilparamam. While most sculptures are natural, few man-made items have been added to the gallery.

Man gasping for air and a cut down tree trunk. It can mean two things; 1. without leaves the tree itself is gasping for air and 2. animal life will struggle for fresh air when trees are destroyed.

This depicts the plight of women in society.. how their lives are squeezed out by working them to death.

An elongated head with oversized facial features. The woman's sculpture is beautiful!

Well.. I'm clueless about this one.

Check out Shilpavana at Kannada University near Hampi.
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Prakriti Raga ~ Living Rock Gallery, Shilparamam

During my third visit to Shilparamam I discovered the rock garden named Prakriti Raga. This reminded me of Shilpavana of Kannada University near Hampi in Karnataka. They are not exactly same but similar in nature.Shilpavana is a collection of rocks sculptures by artists, most rocks are in their original locations. Prakriti Raga is a collection of natural rocks which are give a feeling of living creatures. This how a plaque describes this garden of rocks:
This genre of sculpture in collaboration with Nature has been developed by Subrata basu of Prakriti Bhavan, Santiniketan. This gallery is set up by Shilparamam in association with him. The living rocks are the frozen music of nature. These are Nature's gift to the people of Hyderabad. This heritage is to be preserved.

Welcome to the Living Rock Gallery.