Patna: A waste-to-wonder theme park under construction near Patna Marine Drive is set to emerge as a major tourist attraction, showcasing Bihar’s historical, cultural and natural heritage through artistic installations made from scrap materials.
The project, being developed over approximately nine acres at an estimated cost of Rs 15 crore, is located between the memorial site of Dr Rajendra Prasad and Marine Drive. It is being executed by the Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation (BUIDCO).
Heritage Display Through Scrap Art
Officials associated with the project said the theme park will feature 38 installations designed to present Bihar’s identity in a consolidated cultural space.
These include replicas of 13 major heritage monuments such as Vikramshila University, Mahabodhi Temple, Sher Shah Suri’s Tomb, Vaishali Republic Pillar, Mundeshwari Temple, Thawe Mata Temple, Punoura Dham and Ajgaibinath Dham.
The installations are being crafted entirely from scrap materials, aiming to combine environmental reuse with artistic representation of historical landmarks.
Work Progress and Design Team
According to sculptor Janak Panchal from Gujarat, who is leading the artistic work along with an eight-member team, around 80 to 90 percent of the installation work has been completed.
However, civil construction at the site is still ongoing, delaying the final placement of most sculptures and structures.
Officials said the overall project is targeted for completion by September 2026.
Wildlife and Ecological Installations
The park will also feature depictions of Bihar’s wildlife, including seven key species. Sculptures of the Gangetic Dolphin, Indian Roller and Indian Gaur have already been completed.
Work on other animals, including the leopard, spotted deer, Bengal tiger and sloth bear, is reported to be around 70 percent complete.
Tributes to Bihar’s Personalities
A dedicated section of the park will highlight 14 installations honouring prominent figures from Bihar’s history and culture.
These include Dr Rajendra Prasad, Chanakya, Emperor Ashoka, Aryabhatta, Vidyapati, Kunwar Singh, Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’, Dashrath Manjhi, Khudiram Bose, Tilka Manjhi, Jayaprakash Narayan and Mandan Mishra, along with a tableau of the Champaran Satyagraha and a map of Bihar.
Monument Scale and Installations
The installations vary in scale, with the tallest structure being a 45-foot replica of the Dr Rajendra Prasad memorial. Other key structures include a 36-foot Mahabodhi Temple model, 18-foot Ashoka Pillar and 18-foot Sher Shah Suri’s Tomb.
Smaller artistic works include traditional Bihar art forms such as Mithila, Tikuli, Sujani and Manjusha paintings, integrated into the park’s design.
Once completed, officials expect the park to serve as a consolidated space for education, tourism and cultural engagement, bringing Bihar’s heritage into a single public experience.
