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Lalon Shah

Mystic poet and Baul saint

Era
c. 1774–1890
Origin
Khulna

Lalon Shah, also known as Lalon Fakir, was a mystic poet and songwriter whose akhra at Cheuriya in Kushtia remains a pilgrimage site. His songs reject divisions of caste and creed and are central to the Baul tradition that UNESCO recognises as intangible cultural heritage.

Career highlights

  • Composed hundreds of Baul songs
  • Central figure of UNESCO-recognised Baul heritage

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