Shahrukh Iftekhar's video: Kushtia : Rabindranath Kuthibari Lalon Mela 2018

কুষ্টিয়া Kushtia Established by British East India Company in 1776 was first named Nodia. Kushtia, of Khulna division, is now divided into Daulatpur, Mirpur, Kumarkhali, Khoksha, Bheramara and Kushtia Sadar. This beautiful, serene and quiet destination has a plethora of attractions to offer to the seekers of cultural enthusiasts. Lalon er Akhra / Fokir Lalon Shah Majar, situated at the heart of Kumarkhali is a 20 minute auto ride from the city. This shrine of Lalon Fokir established by his disciples after Lalon spent his final days in this area till he laid here forever on 17th October, 1890. Due to popular beliefs Mela and a crowd of shadhus gathering starts from the night of ‘Dolpurnima’ celebrations all night long extending to around mid March. On the other occasion of the death anniversary of the cultural folk mogul, immensely popular Lalon Mela take place for 3 whole days and nights on a colossal scale. The whole area is decorated with the theme in mind, lit up with superfluity of lights, stage for lalon giti, legal marijuana, Gaja (Ganja) bamboo smoke sessions circling. It's a crazy lively environment for the chillhearted. Millions of disciples, fans, tourists from all over the country and world even gather at this hotspot remembering this beloved personality. The place to be if you are in a mood for a insane lalon mood celebration. Shilaidah, a place in Kumarkhali of Kushtia has another gem of a place Bangladesh has to offer. The legacy of Tagore. Rabindranath Thakur's Kuthibari. Tagore arrived at Kuthibari as a reigning Jamidar of his era in 1889, stayed till 1901. The picturesque and magnificent environment and scenes surrounding the Kuthibari will definitely give you an idea of what could have possibly inspired one of the greatest poets of all time. The tranquility is absolutely perfect. This place has a rich collection of personal belongings, photographs, calligraphy, paintings, creations of and centered around the Nobel Laureate, Rabindranath Thakur. Contributions of both Bangladesh and Indian government. Tagore spent good part of his early life here writing masterpieces such as Shonar Tori, Chitro, and the nobel winning Gitanjoli. 20km from the city of Kushtia can be reached by reserved autos and cngs with fares low as Tk400. Kushtia is the ancestral land of many historical figures including Mir Mosharraf Hossain, Bagha Jatin and ofcourse Lalon Fakir, Rabindranath Thakur. Namely architecture are Lalon Shah Bridge connecting Isshordii of Pabna and Bheramara of Kushtia. Horipur bridge over Gorai River. Mir Mosharraf Hossain bridge connecting Dhaka. Number of buses of both economic and Luxury can be availed from Dhaka to Kushtia. SB Super Deluxe is a reliable bus service providing all classes of bus every half hour along this route ranging from Tk550 to Tk1500. Kushtia is definitely a must see destination for the enthusiastic traveller. Watch the beautiful scenes of Bangladesh 🇧🇩 here : https://youtu.be/F8FtsWUoJCo Instagram : @scenematics https://www.instagram.com/Scenematics @shahrukhiftekhar dr.yeasir@gmail.com