Located on 22 acres south of Dublin, Ireland in County Wicklow, Victor’s Way Indian Sculpture Park includes sculptures of Ganesh, Shiva and The Buddha among many others. The Garden was the vision of a German-born Irishman Victor Langheld who had spent years in religious orders in India, Thailand and Sri Lanka. Langfeld personally designed most of the black granite Statues that were hand-crafted in India. While many of the statues are of legendary figures in the Indian and Buddhist traditions, several of the sculptures have created controversy for their violent or erotic imagery leading to Langheld voluntarily closing the park in 2015.
Langfeld had always maintained the park was created for mature adults who were interested in the art for its contemplative value. Langfeld also correctly asserted that many artistic works in Hinduism could be considered erotic but maintained the work was created for its creative and aesthetic value and not for prurient reasons. In 2016, the Park reopened with a higher admission fee (5 Euros) and an age restriction.
I personally don’t consider his art pornographic or even erotic. But please judge for yourself. I actually enjoy the work especially the Dancing Ganeshes, (or is it Ganeshi?)

View from exiting the “Birth canal.”
Buddhist Busts near the car park.
The starving Buddha. According to Buddhist tradition, Siddhartha Gautama who would later become the Buddha explored several paths to enlightenment including that of aestheticism and deprivation, before coming upon “the middle way.” Fasting and extreme denial of any physical sensations are still practiced in some Buddhist and Hindu sects.


This sculpture called “The Split Man” was also a source of consternation, but I entirely seem to understand it. According to the artist, the statue is symbolic of how we can be torn apart and split by polarities, the Yin vs. Yang. Also, being torn apart by indecisiveness. Like the mother/child statue the theme is making the painful separation that is necessary for growth.


The Buddha




One of the favorite sections of the park is the dancing Ganesh statues. Accompanied by a band of Ganesh musicians, two Ganesh dance to the music. One of the most popular deities in the Hindu pantheon Ganesh is the mover of obstacles, a font of joy, and the bringer of prosperity.


Each player in the Ganesh band was created with great attention to detail.


Victors Way is south of Dublin Ireland in County Wicklow. The whole area is worth a couple days exploration with a popular National Park and several interesting castles. The park is only open during the Spring and Summer. Admission is 5 Euros (about 7 US Dollars)
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I loved Lord Ganesha’s statues especially where he is wearing the Irish cap and playing the bagpipes.. It’s such a great amalgamation of the two culture.. so according to Hindu mythology Lord Ganesha is always the first God to be worshipped in every religious event plus he is considered one of the most intelligent God because of his elephant head..🤗
Great post, Sir..
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Dee Kay
The Ganesha statues definitely were my personal favorite. Thanks for liking the post. So I would guess Ganesha would have a good memory too since he has the elephants head.
The story of Ganesha is literally a very wonderful tale. You should read it and I am pretty sure you would be blown by it. Since, Ganesha has a elephant head he acquired the qualities of the elephant as well as the God like power since he is the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. He definitely is super intelligent, have great memory, powerful, majestic, and a total sweetheart..
I truly am impressed by the artists way of incorporating the essences of Hinduism in the park. The dancing Shiva is called Natraja who is considered the God of dancing..
Regards
Dee Kay
Thanks for the details. I have always been fond of Ganesha, Will be reading more,
Great post thanks! Really enjoyed it and the photos.
thanks, its a unique place, especially for Ireland
This is definitely a must-see park. Dublin is on my itinerary, a few years hence and I will devote a full day to this extraordinary site.
There’s a lot to see in the area, some beautiful castles and a national park as well.
Loved this! Thank you so much for sharing. I’ll be visiting Dublin next year with a group. I hope we can see this in person.
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https://takeituponyourself.wordpress.com/2016/10/21/an-enchanting-soul-retreat-in-sedona-arizona-journey-into-self/
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It’s south of Dublin but can easily be done on a day trip. The guy that owns the place is usually on grounds and is very easy to talk to and loves to explain the stories behind the art pieces. Thanks for the link, I am checking it out now GG
Wonderful! Reblogging to sister site “Timeless Wisdoms”
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Wow! So many Indian God’s sculpture and artwork and all of them are simply amazing👌
Yes the work was very well done.