Lalon Fakir

#Perspective / Lalon Fakir's songs: A journey into the soul of Bengal’s mystic poet

Lalon Fakir’s songs reflect universal spirituality, challenging societal norms of caste, religion, and gender. His mystical lyrics explore self-discovery, soul’s freedom, and equality, emphasising devotion to the Supreme beyond human-made divisions.

AR Rahman talks about his love for Bangla and Bangabandhu

AR Rahman is currently at the 77th Cannes Film Festival to unveil his musical documentary "Headhunting to Beatboxing".

In the Name of Lalon

In a jungle by a wide river bank, a small group is sitting amongst the dangling roots of a luscious banyan tree. The single-stringed ektara, four-stringed dotara, wood-bead necklace mala, hand-spunned bright-coloured cotton gamccha and white outfits identify the members as Bauls, the traditional mystic musicians of Bangladesh.

Lalon festival ends amidst festivity in Pabna

A two-day Lalon festival highlighting the spirit of mystic composer Lalon Fakir ended in Pabna amidst festivity on Saturday. The festival, organised by Lalon Shoron Parishad, was held at Pabna Town Hall premises.

February 15, 2025
February 15, 2025

Lalon Fakir's songs: A journey into the soul of Bengal’s mystic poet

Lalon Fakir’s songs reflect universal spirituality, challenging societal norms of caste, religion, and gender. His mystical lyrics explore self-discovery, soul’s freedom, and equality, emphasising devotion to the Supreme beyond human-made divisions.

May 20, 2024
May 20, 2024

AR Rahman talks about his love for Bangla and Bangabandhu

AR Rahman is currently at the 77th Cannes Film Festival to unveil his musical documentary "Headhunting to Beatboxing".

March 11, 2024
March 11, 2024

In the Name of Lalon

In a jungle by a wide river bank, a small group is sitting amongst the dangling roots of a luscious banyan tree. The single-stringed ektara, four-stringed dotara, wood-bead necklace mala, hand-spunned bright-coloured cotton gamccha and white outfits identify the members as Bauls, the traditional mystic musicians of Bangladesh.

November 25, 2015
November 25, 2015

Lalon festival ends amidst festivity in Pabna

A two-day Lalon festival highlighting the spirit of mystic composer Lalon Fakir ended in Pabna amidst festivity on Saturday. The festival, organised by Lalon Shoron Parishad, was held at Pabna Town Hall premises.