Cheuriya:Preparations are nearing completion at the Lalon Shrine in the Kumarkhali upazila of Kushtia as the community readies for the 136th death anniversary of Baul emperor Fakir Lalon Shah.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, a three-day memorial festival is set to begin at Lalon Akhrabari on October 17. Activities such as painting, decoration, stage construction, and cleaning are in progress at the shrine. Traders have also started arriving to set up stalls for the event.
Abdur Razzaq Bachchu, a member of the Lalon Academy's organizing committee for the death anniversary, assured that all preparations would be completed on time. Lalon devotee Sabur emphasized the importance of the occasion, describing it as a chance for spiritual purification and a celebration of humanity.
The atmosphere at the shrine is already festive as devotees and spiritual practitioners from various parts of the country have begun arriving. Kushtia Deputy Commissioner Touhid Bin Hasan highlighted that Lalon's death anniversary embodies the nation's folk culture, humanism, and secular spirit. He noted that each year, the event attracts devotees, spiritual practitioners, and visitors from both home and abroad.
To ensure a peaceful and smooth celebration, the district administration has implemented necessary security measures and other facilitative actions for the festival.