Kushtia:Preparations are nearing completion at the Lalon Shrine in Cheuriya of Kumarkhali upazila as the 136th death anniversary (Tirodhan Dibash) of Baul emperor Fakir Lalon Shah approaches.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, a three-day memorial festival is set to commence at Lalon Akhrabari on October 17. Various activities such as painting, decoration, stage construction, and cleaning are underway, with traders also arriving to set up stalls for the event.
Abdur Razzaq Bachchu, a member of the Lalon Academy's death anniversary organizing committee, assured that all preparations would be completed on time. Devotees and spiritual practitioners from various parts of the country have already started arriving, contributing to a festive atmosphere.
Kushtia Deputy Commissioner Touhid Bin Hasan highlighted that Lalon's death anniversary embodies the country's folk culture, humanism, and secular spirit. He noted the annual gathering of devotees, spiritual practitioners, and visitors from both home and abroad at the shrine. The district administration has implemented necessary measures to ensure security and facilitate a peaceful and smooth celebration of the festival.