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 Pranpur
is renowned for its most exquisite product, the gossamer thin Chanderi
saree, that has been woven here for centuries. The greater part of the
village population is part of the weaver community and work at producing
the Chanderi fabric. Chanderi is also known for its traditional motifs
and fragile pastel colours, and has a sophistication that is hard to
match. Apart from weaving, traditional crafts such as bamboo weaving,
stone cutting and pottery are also practiced here. The village is
situated at a distance of 110 km from Jhansi, 35 km from Lalitpur and 3
km from Chanderi. It actually lies on an upland profile, southwest of
the Betwa river. Surrounded by hills, lakes and forests, Pranpur boasts
of many monuments of the Bundela Rajputs and Malwa Sultans. Chanderi
also finds mention in the famous epic, Mahabharata. The strategic
location of Pranpur on the borders of Malwa and Bundelkhand gives it the
sobriquet of the Gateway tof Bundelkhand. As far back as the 11th
century, Chanderi was a focal position on the trade routes of central
IndiaPranpur, a village of
natural features, the celestial glory in Art & Craft Chanderi Sari: A faithful record of weavers devoted towards their occupation raise the quality and standard of silk shining around the world. The very vital approach of Chanderi sari develops an innate pride in wearing the fine texture of this original experience of handloom craft. Chanderi silk is all about the glorification and celebration of dreams, blooming in rich colours all over the five meters piece of cloth. It is amazing to see how the simplistic weavers of the village impart such a royal glow to silk. Over the years, Chanderi sarees have undergone many changes. The handspun yarn, which gave the fabric its gossamer quality, has been replaced by imported silk in the warp and by mill-made cotton thread or unboiled silk in the weft. Pottery: An austre purity of clay made by the local potter to satisfy the thirst of local inhabitarts - Pottery is sheer magic of clay and soil. The attractive shape of pots, pitchers, surahies, tavas and kulhads for lassi are formed by devoted hands. The earthen wares of vessels are sold by potters each Saturday, the special market day (Haat ka din). Metal Casting: More than 10 families are busy making the finest pieces of heavy ornaments. These ornaments are very much popular among tribal classes. All through history we find that Rajput kings and families took a deep interest in heavy ornaments. At Pranpur, all types of heavy ornaments are cast by the local artists. Their business is spread across Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Malwa and Bundelkhand area of M.P Local Culture Pranpur has been a major center for Jain, Hindu and Muslim cultures. The village is a part of Bundelkhand. Hence, it is replete with Bundelkhandi culture and traditional wealth. Bundelkhand has a very ancient culture, traditional craft, folk songs and dance. Traditional Bundeli Vyanjan cuisine is also enjoyable. Traditional and local festivals are celebrated across the year at Pranpur. A unique quality of local inhabitants is their secular lifestyle. The folk life of Pranpur deals with a glorious and incredible embodiment of a composite culture How to Reach By Road: Pranpur (Chanderi) is well accessible place. National Highways No.19 and 20 merge at Chanderi, yet there are several other ways also to reach Chanderi. Chanderi is well connected through frequent bus service from all directions. There are direct buses from tourist spots like Gwalior, Shivpuri, Jhansi, Bhopal etc. One can also reach Chanderi from other tourist spots like Khajuraho (232 kms) via Chatarpur Tikamgarh road or (280) Chatarpur Jhansi road, Orchcha (143kms) via Jhansi Talbehat road, Devgarh (60kms) via Lalitpur. By Railway: The nearest railway station from Pranpur is Lalitpur (35 kms), which is located on the Delhi-Mumbai-Chennai (Northern-Central Railway) railway track. All the long-route trains halt at Lalitpur. Second nearest railway station is Mungawali, which is located at Bina-Kota railway. Distance between Chanderi and Mungawali is just 42 kms. Third nearest and an important railway station is Jhansi. Tourists who visits places like Khajuraho and Orchcha normally starts their road journey from this station itself. 24 hours taxi service is available from here to Chanderi. Madhya Pradesh tourism department has also set up an assistance centre on the station itself for infomation and support. By Air: Airports nearest to Pranpur (Chanderi) are Bhopal (Raja Bhoj Airport) - 225 Kms, Gwalior (Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Aiport) - 230 Kms, Khajuraho (Khajuraho Vimantal) - 232 Kms
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natural objects - the meadows, the groves, the streams, the echoing
craigs, the steep rocks, the dense forests, the waterfalls, the roaring
winds, the unfettered clouds and the deep calm blue sky - welcomes all
the visitors through-out the year. Pranpur is a gift for true lovers of
nature & life. A great experience of rustic life can be enjoyed by you.
It presents a glimpse into the every day life of weavers, potters,
braisers, metal casters, shepherds, vendors, peasants, dyers, fishermen
and so on, replete with their elemental joy and aspirations. Pranpur is
one of the few villages of the world, that have the mingling of
enthusiastic artforms, flourishing culture and true romance of life. It
is endowed with all the wealth, beauty and art of rustic life. The local
inhabitants of Pranpur lead a life of indigenous culture, where art has
developed into professions, and a path to earn a livelihood.There are
plenty of tourist attractions around the region in the form of cultural
and monumental heritage amidst all the natural beauty of Vindhyachal.
The village is also endowed with large water reservoirs, lakes etc.,
where one can take a swim, enjoy a boat ride, or engage in water sports.
Trekking enthusiasts can also enjoy the adventurous terrain offered by
the heavily forested locales of Pranpur