Content Details
1.1 Identification of the element
Knowledge and practice about nature and the universe
1.2 Name of the element, as used by the community or group concerned
Fakir Raushan Shai
1.3 Short, maximally informative title (including indication of domain(s))
Fakir Raushan Shai .• Knowledge and practices concerning Nature and the Universe:
1.4 Community(ies)/group(s) that recognize the element as part of their cultural heritage
Rural
1.5 Physical location(s) of the element/how often it is practiced
Khulna Division
1.6 Short description (max. 200words)
Lalon also known as Fakir Lalon Shah, Lalon Shah, Lalon Fakir or Mahatma Lalon (Bengali: লালন; 17 October 1774 – 17 October 1890; Bengali: 1 Kartik 1179)[1] was a prominent Bengali philosopher, author, Baul saint, mystic, songwriter, social reformer and thinker in British India.[2] Regarded as an icon of Bengali culture, he inspired and influenced many poets, social and religious thinkers including Rabindranath Tagore,[3][4][5] Kazi Nazrul Islam,[6] and Allen Ginsberg[7] although he "rejected all distinctions of caste and creed".[8]
Widely celebrated as an epitome of religious tolerance, he was also accused of heresy during his lifetime and after his death. In his songs, Lalon envisioned a society where all religions and beliefs would stay in harmony.
Lalon founded the institute known as Lalon Akhrah in Cheuriya, about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from Kushtia railway station. His disciples dwell mostly in Bangladesh and West Bengal. Every year on the occasion of his death anniversary, thousands of his disciples and followers assemble at Lalon Akhrah, and pay homage to him through celebration and discussion of his songs and philosophy for three days.[8]
1.7 Domain of the element (select one or more/suggest alternative domain)
2. Characteristics of the element
2.1 Practitioners(s)/performer(s): roles, age, gender, social status, and/or professional category etc)
2.2 Other tradition bearers (individuals/groups and their roles)
2.3 Language(s), register(s), speech level(s) involved
2.4 Associated tangible elements ( if any)
2.5 Associated intangible elements (if any)
2.6 How are women and people of other genders associated with this ICH element
2.7 Division of labour during the practice of aforementioned ICH element
2.8 Customary practices governing access to the element or to aspects of it
2.9 Modes of transmission
2.10 Organizations concerned (non-governmental organizations and others)
3. State of the element (viability)
3.1 Threats to the enactment (if any)
3.2 Threats to the transmission (if any)
3.3 Threat to associated tangible elements and resources (if any)
3.4 Viability of associated intangible elements (if any)
3.5 Safeguarding measures in place (if any)
4. Data gathering/documentation, Consent and preparation of inventory entries
4.1 Consent of community/group/individuals concerned for data collection with a view to inventorying
4.2 Restrictions, if any, on use of data collected
5. Resource Person
5.1 Persons/groups, including community representatives
5.2 Date(s) and place(s) of data gathering
Date :
Place(s) :
6. Safeguarding techniques
6.1 Existing safeguarding techniques in the community for the safeguarding of the ICH element
6.2 Suggestions for safeguarding of the ICH element from the community
7. References to literature, discography, audiovisual materials or archives
7.1 References to/in literature
7.2 Audiovisual materials or archives
7.3 Discography or archives
8. Modalities for updating the information contained in the inventory entry
8.1 Persons/groups, including community representatives, who compiled the inventory entry
8.2 Consent of community/group/individuals concerned for data collection with a view to inventorying
8.3 Date of community consent to include the entry on an inventory
8.4 Present condition of the cultural element
9. Community suggestions
(a)Brief description of suggestions for safeguarding of the element by community members/experts/holders, if any
(b)Brief description of restrictions on use of data collected, if any