Taking place in the Islamic month of Sha’ban, Shab – e – Baraut is traditionally celebrated to atone one’s sins in anticipation of the Day of Judgment. In Chanderi, it involves the whole Muslim community in the practice of commemorating the dead. Men gather in graveyards near their homes during midnight and pray for forgiveness […]
Vimanotsav is celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm by the Jain community Of Chanderi. It is celebrated in the month of Bhadon by the Hindus while the Jains celebrate it in the month of Kuar. The Hindus gather in the main bazaar with miniature statues of all gods and goddesses on their shoulders. The procession […]
With the largest forest cover among all the five tehsils of the Ashoknagar district, Chanderi is a place rich in both flora and fauna. Teak, Sal and Bamboo are the main indigenous species of the region. The forest also provides shelter and essential habitat for a wide range of wildlife. However, in recent years, the […]
Located on the Malwa plateau, the major natural resource at Chanderi is sandstone which is quarried in its hinterlands. Wood from the forests in the vicinity is another source of income for the area but unchecked deforestation and over-grazing has led to serious depletion of the forest cover. Among other forest resources, are bamboo, gum, […]
The largest among all medieval cemeteries of Chanderi, it is locally referred to as Sheikhon ka Kabristan. It contains innumerable tomb structures which are now in a dilapidated condition. Also within the campus are three mosques, one of which is installed with an inscription dating to AD 1702. It mentions that a Sufi saint is buried […]
