Lalon Shah's shrine and akhra, Cheuria
ছেঁউড়িয়ায় লালন শাহের মাজার ও আখড়া
The resting place of the mystic singer Lalon, where Bauls sing his songs late into the night.
At a glance
- Where
- Kushtia district, Khulna division
- From Dhaka
- 205 km to Kushtia by road, 5–7 hours by bus or car
- Best time
- autumn (Aug–Sep), late autumn (Oct–Nov), winter (Dec–Jan) and spring (Feb–Mar)
- Time needed
- About 3 h
Times and costs are estimates from our planner and the prices we collected. Check before you go.
Lalon Shah, the 19th-century mystic poet whose songs question caste and religious division, lived and died at Cheuria on the edge of Kushtia town. His domed white shrine and the akhra around it are a place of pilgrimage for Bauls and fakirs. On most evenings singers sit with ektara and dotara and perform his songs. A museum and academy on the grounds tell his story.
How to get there
A rickshaw or auto from Kushtia town or railway station, about 10–15 minutes.
Good to know
Sit and listen respectfully; offer a small donation if you record singers. Remove shoes near the shrine.
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Common questions
Where is Lalon Shah's shrine and akhra, Cheuria?
Lalon Shah's shrine and akhra, Cheuria is in Kushtia district, Khulna division, Bangladesh. Kushtia is about 205 km from Dhaka by road.
How do you get to Lalon Shah's shrine and akhra, Cheuria from Dhaka?
First get to Kushtia, roughly 5–7 hours from Dhaka by bus or car. Then: A rickshaw or auto from Kushtia town or railway station, about 10–15 minutes.
When is the best time to visit Lalon Shah's shrine and akhra, Cheuria?
The best time is autumn (Aug–Sep), late autumn (Oct–Nov), winter (Dec–Jan) and spring (Feb–Mar). Allow about 3 h for the visit.
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