Tripura

Tradition and Culture of Tripura:

The state of Tripura is rich in culture and tradition. The state has many art and craft forms. Different tribes of the state celebrate different festivals with much joy and valor. The people of the region are very much fond of dance and music. Tripura is a land of diverse tribes and races of people living in harmony. Tripura is a land of unique culture and traditions. Tripura is one of the seven north eastern states known for its exquisite bamboo and cane products, weaving and wood carving. The people of Tripura have a special skill of crafting and making traditional bamboo and cane products. Most of the tribes are engaged in different types of handicraft making including bamboo and cane products.

Fairs and Festivals of Tripura:

The fairs and festivals in Tripura is a mirror of the lifestyle of the people of Tripura. These fairs and festivals attract a large number of visitors from all over the world throughout the year. Some of the major fairs and festivals of Tripura are:

• Durga Puja: This religious festival is the most important festival of the Bengalis. It is celebrated throughout the state, at the time of Dussehra in the month of September or October.
• Kharchi Puja: The Goddess are worshiped every year in the month of July for seven days which is popularly known as Kharchi Puja Large number of pilgrims both tribal and non tribal from different parts assemble there to pay their offers. The place is 6 km. Away from the Capital.
• Garia Puja: The tribals of Tripura perform Garia Puja on the seventh day of the month of Baisakh(April) for seven days. When the Puja is over the devotees man and woman take to dancing.
• Dewali Festival: It is one of the most important religious festivals of the Bengalis. This festival is observed at Tripura Sundari Temple, Udaipur. A big colorful fair followed by cultural programme is held during the festival.
• Pous Sankranti Mela: Pous Sankranti Mela at Tirthamukh attracts devotees even from neighboring States. Thousand of people, tribal & travel every year on the occasion of Uttarayan Sankranti (on 14th January) at this place to take a holy dip in the river Gomati at its place of origination, known as Tirtha Mukh. Therea are various trips and tour packages that specially promoted to participate in Sankranti Mela festival.
• Ashokastami Festival: An important festival celebrated every year in March/April month of the year followed by a big fair popularly known as Ashokastami Fair" organised at Unakoti Tirtha at Kailasahar Sub Division.
• Orange & Tourism Festival: This festival is celebrated in the month of November every year in Jampui Hill during orange season.  It is the only Hill Station in Tripura where large number of oranges are grown.
• Boat Race: Colourful Boat race is organized by the Information Cultural Affairs & Tourism Department every year at Rudrasagar lake.

Must Visiting Places In Tripura:

Agartala: The capital city of Tripura and rich in its natural resoures, Agartala is famous for beautiful palaces, monuments, temples and handicrafts. It has a rich past too. The monuments here are stunning reminders of the glorious past of Agartala. The top attractions in Agartala are:

• State Museum/ Ujjayanta Palace• Unakoti Hill
• Sipahijola Wildlife Sanctuary
• Heritage Park
• Jampui Hills

Dharmanagar: It is one of the most beautiful cities in India and is the second largest city in Tripura which has a rich past, which is evident from the historic monuments and palaces found here. Here are the top destinations in Dharmanagar:

• Jampui Hills
• Aflong
• Kalibari Temple
• Roa Wildlife Sanctuary

Udaipur: Udaipur is the third largest city of Tripura Located at a distance of 55kms from Agartala on the banks of River Gomati, the largest in Tripura. Famously referred to as the Lake City, it has also a number of temples and historic sites that attract tourists in great numbers. Here are some important places to visit in Udaipur:

• Tripura Sundari Temple
• Gunabati Group of Temples
• Old Palace
• Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary
• Bhubaneshwari Temple
• Kalyan Sagar
• Nazrul Granthagar
• Tepania Eco-Park

Ambassa:

Ambassa is one of the beautiful cities in Tripura. Very much like Tripura’s other top attractions, Ambassa too is famous for ancient temples. Here are some of the leading attractions of Ambassa:

• Pilak
• Chabimura
• Neermahal Palace
• Ujjayanta Palace
• Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary
• Jagannath Temple

Cuisines of Tripura:

The Tripuris are essentially non vegetarians and hence the main courses are mainly prepared using meat, but with the addition of vegetables. Traditional Tripuri cuisine is known as Mui Borok. Tripuri food has a key ingredient called Berma, which is a small,oil-pasted and dry fermented fish.