International Journal of Art, Culture and Literature https://apricusjournals.com/index.php/ijoacl <p>International Journal of Art, Culture and Literature (IJACL) is published by Apricus Journals, an imprint of Apricus E-Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.. It is a bi-annual, peer-reviewed, open-access Journal published in English. Published two times a year, the International Journal of Art, Culture and Literature brings out Book Reviews, Research Papers, Review Papers, Case Studies and Short Communications. The focus and scope of the Journal correspond to all topics related to Art, Culture and Literature.</p> <p> </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"> </p> Apricus Journals, a division of Apricus E-Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd. en-US International Journal of Art, Culture and Literature The Archaeological Sites of Tripura: An Analysis of the Excavated Sites of Pilak, Boxanagar, Unakoti, Devtamura, and the Temples of Udaipur https://apricusjournals.com/index.php/ijoacl/article/view/101 <p><em>Tripura, the North Eastern state of India, has some important archaeological sites which define the ancient heritage of this country. The sites such as Pilak and Boxanagar which belong approximately to the fifth to twelfth century impart the Buddhist as well as Hindu philosophies. Like the other states flourished in its own way with the rule of different dynasties, Tripura too in its lush greenery and mongoloid ambiance, equally flourished in its rock-cut sculptures and religious architectures. This can be seen in the huge-sized bas-relief of Unakoti and also beside the walls of the hills of the Gomati River in Devtamura. In the later period when this place was ruled by the Manikya Kings, many temples were patronized by them. Among these, the 519 years old temple of Tripura Sundari and other temples carry unique architectural features. All these archaeological sites have been analyzed in the paper.</em></p> <p><em> </em></p> Ms. Mandira Dasgupta Prof. Rajesh Bhowmik Copyright (c) 2023 International Journal of Art, Culture and Literature 2023-08-09 2023-08-09 1 1 1 24 An Analysis of Traditional Household Wood Crafts of Manipur https://apricusjournals.com/index.php/ijoacl/article/view/142 <p>Wooden artifacts are a worthy part of material culture in Manipur. The people of Manipur are well known for their mastery of pottery making, bamboo and cane craft, weaving and textile, wood carving, etc. Different types of ethnic groups and Manipuri communities have contributed to the art and culture of Manipur. There are thirty-three (33) different tribes inhabited in the hill areas. Wooden artifacts are mostly found in the villages of Senapati District, Ukhrul District, Tamenglong District, and Bishnupur District of Manipur. A variety of wood crafts are now preserved in different museums which are run by the state government and private agencies. These museums are the storehouses of different kinds of art and cultural antiquities. The wood crafts are also representing the material culture of the state which has different functions on different occasions. This paper deals with the household wooden artifacts of Manipur with references to some museum collections.</p> <p> </p> Dr. Palash Debnath Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Bhowmik Copyright (c) 2023 International Journal of Art, Culture and Literature 2024-10-15 2024-10-15 1 1 25 32