Knowing yourself is the essence of BaulFakiri music, which reflects the joy, love and longing for mystical union with the Divine. Living the life of an esoteric, denouncing the material world, they urge people to rise above the divides created by caste, creed and religion to find peace. After working with about 1500+ Baul Fakirs across Nadia, Murshidabad, Birbhum, Bardhaman and Bankura, we felt the need of developing an Akhra in Bardhaman-Birbhum area, where visitors can also stop by and listen to Baul songs,and thus we developed a Baul Fakir Ashram at Bannabagram in Ausgram near Guskara. Know More »
This year Baul Fakiri Mela will be held at Bannabagram Baul Ashram on Nov 24 - 26, 2023 (Announcement video)
Its located within 25 KM distance from both Panagarh and Santiniketan and 12 KM from Guskara. From Kolkata, its about 3.5 hours by car. One can take Volvo Bus from Esplanade to Budbud/ Panagarh and vehicle from there. People coming from Delhi can use the Ondal airport. From Kolkata airport, its 3.5 hours too.
Visitors can stay at the Ashram, where excellent exclusive arrangement including cottages (four cottages, twin occupancy with attached western toilet) are available with good food.
Knowing yourself is the essence of BaulFakiri music, which reflects the joy, love and longing for mystical union with the Divine. Living the life of an esoteric, denouncing the material world, they urge people to rise above the divides created by caste, creed and religion to find peace. After working with about 1500+ Baul Fakirs … Continue reading “Bannabagram”
View DetailsAshram, with 1.5 acre of campus including a pond and organic farming, has 5-10 Baul practitioners/ singers, and has evolved as a place to interact with Baul Fakirs for understanding their philosophy and music. The Ashram encourages guests to experience simple life and celebrate togetherness along with Baul music. The Ashram also has a library for the villagers and evolved as a community centre for them.
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