Sukhna Lake's creation and ongoing legacy are deeply tied to several notable historical figures:
* **Le Corbusier**: The renowned Swiss-French architect who conceptualized Chandigarh and fiercely protected the lake's tranquil, non-commercial design. * **Pierre Jeanneret**: Co-architect of Chandigarh, who held such a deep affection for the city that his ashes were scattered in Sukhna Lake upon his request. * **P.L. Verma**: The Chief Engineer of Punjab who collaborated with Corbusier to construct the dam, manage the hydrology, and physically create the lake. * **Nek Chand**: The visionary creator of the adjacent Rock Garden, who blended the lake's surrounding area into a world-famous cultural zone.
