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of Kushtia District. Lalon Shah's shrine was not built in a day, after Lalon's death in 1890, his devotees started flocking here, the shrine originated from the large number of pilgrims. His present shrine was built there in 1963 and inaugurated by the then governor of

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. Today, the shrine is visited by many visitors from different countries.

Location

Lalon's shrine is located in

of Kushtia District, situated in Khulna Division of

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. The shrine is originally located in the Cheuriya village of the Upazila. This shrine is located near

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city.

History

The abode of the spiritual saint Lalon was in the village of Cheuriya. He died on Friday, October 17, 1890. He used to initiate locals and devotees in this Cheuriya. He used to organize festivals here every year during winter. Thousands of devotees flock to this festival, where they discuss Baul songs and physiology. Even after his death, devotees throng here every year for this talk. This is how an arena is created here. His beloved devotees are also buried here. This is how the popularity of this place has increased day by day. His present shrine was built there in 1963. In 2004, the academy building with a modern auditorium was constructed there. The mausoleum complex has a museum dedicated to Lalon.

Observance

Lalon Fair is held in here twice every year. Once during

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festival and again on 1st of Kartik (16th of October). This fair is organized at Lalon Akhara. Lalon Fair attracts his disciples from all over the country. Also many visitors from the country and abroad also arrive. Baul song festival is held here throughout the night. The shrine is decorated with colors on this occasion. However, there are criticisms that this fair has a

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session, devotees come here and consume ganja.

References

External links

Mausoleum of Baul Emperor Lalon Shah: Kushtia District
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The Shrine of Lalon Fakir: Bangladesh Tourism Board
Shrines Kushtia District

Lalon Shah Lalon ( bn, লালন; 14 October 1772 – 17 October 1890), also known as Lalon Shah, Lalon Fakir, Shahji and titled Fakir, Shah, was a prominent Bengali spiritual leader, philosopher, mystic poet and social reformer. Regarded as an icon of ...

Museums in Bangladesh Tourist attractions in Bangladesh Buildings and structures completed in 1963