Kushtia:Preparations are nearing completion at the Lalon Shrine in Cheuriya, Kumarkhali upazila, ahead of 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 well underway, while traders have started arriving to set up stalls for the event.
Abdur Razzaq Bachchu, a member of the Lalon Academy's death anniversary organizing committee, expressed confidence that all preparations would be completed on time. Lalon devotee Sabur highlighted the spiritual significance of the occasion, describing it as an opportunity for spiritual purification and a celebration of humanity.
Devotees and spiritual practitioners from across the country have already begun arriving at the shrine, adding to the festive atmosphere. Kushtia Deputy Commissioner Touhid Bin Hasan emphasized that Lalon's death anniversary reflects the nation's folk culture, humanism, and secular spirit, attracting visitors from both home and abroad.
The district administration has implemented necessary measures to ensure the festival's security and smooth operation, ensuring a peaceful celebration for all attendees.