 About Tripura
Tripura is one of
the seven states in
the north eastern
part of India
located between 22
degree and 56
minutes and 24
degree and 32
minutes north
latitude and between
90 degree and 09
minutes and 92
degree and 20
minutes east
latitude. It is
bounded on the
north, west, south
and south-east by
Bangladesh whereas
in the east it has a
common boundary with
Assam and Mizoram.
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Communities
Tripuri Community
The
Tripuris constitute
the weightiest
section of the
entire tribal
community,
representing more
than 50% of the
total tribal
population of the
State. The Tripuris
live on the slopes
of hills in a group
of five to fifty
families. Their
houses in these
areas are built of
bamboo and raised
five to six feet
height to save
themselves from the
dangers of the wild
animals.
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 Culture
Tripura has rich
cultural heritage of
19 different tribal
communities, Bengali
and Manipuri
communities. Each
community has its
own dance forms
which are famous in
the country.
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 Handicrafts
Excellent variety of
handicrafts using
bamboo and cane are
made by different
ethnic groups which
have earned great
name and fame
throughout the
country. The most
famous handicraft
products are Room
Divider, Decorated
wall panels,
Attractive furniture
of cane , Different
decorative pieces
using Bamboo roots,
Bamboo Dining table
mats, Floor mats and
various other gift
items. Tourist can
watch the craft
persons at work in
different villages
and buy handicraft
and handloom
products from
Purbasha, a Govt.of
Tripura undertaking
Sales Emporium and
other private Sales
Emporium throughout
the state.
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 Palaces
The former Maharajas
had constructed
beautiful palaces in
different locations
of the state. These
palaces provide a
glimpse of the royal
past of this
erstwhile princely
state.
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 Rock Cut Carvings
Tripura
has beautiful rock
cut carvings and
stone images at
Unakoti, Debtamura
and Pilak. Most of
these carvings are
huge in size and
made on vertical
walls exposed in the
open atmosphere.
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