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Photo: Jyotirindranath Tagore, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
The Institute set up by Lalon Shah Fakir, a prominent Bengali philosopher and songwriter who emphasized tolerance and social harmony and inspired many, including Allen Ginsburg. The anniversary of his death draws thousands of disciples every year.
Lalon, also known as Lalon Shah, Lalon Fakir, Lalon Shai, and Shahji, was a Bangladeshi spiritual leader, philosopher, mystic poet and social reformer. Born in what is now Khulna Division in Bangladesh, Lalon was a disciple of his father Malam Shah and Siraj Shah. He is regarded as an icon of Bengali culture, for inspiring and influencing many poets and social thinkers including Rabindranath Tagore, Kazi Nazrul Islam and Allen Ginsberg. Lalon's philosophy of humanity rejects all distinctions of caste, class, and creed and takes a stand against theological conflicts and racism. It denies all worldly affairs in search of the soul and embodied the socially transformative role of sub-continental Sufism and Bhakti.
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মীর মশাররফ হোসেনের অডিটোরিয়াম ও লাইব্রেরী
A museum that depicts the life of Mir Mosharraf Hossain, the famous Bengali writer best known for his novel Bishad Sindhu.
পৌর জাদুঘর
A museum showcasing the history and culture and famous people of Kushtia.
Sort of a public beach resort along the river where you can hire a boat for a ride or just relax.
শিলাইদহ রবীন্দ্র কুঠিবাড়ি
Country home where the well-known author Rabindranath Tagore (author of Gitanjali) lived and worked during part of his life, like the other one in Sirajganj District. This place is very popular.