Birbhum, West Bengal
The folk culture of Birbhum is specially enriched with the contribution of Bauls, their philosophy and their songs. Baulism is a religiously liberal philosophy and lifestyle which might have some links to Sahajiya movement of 16th century A.D. (derived from Sahajyan, a form of Vajrayana Buddhism, influenced also by Vaishnavism and Sufism). Chandidas and many other poets were part of the Sahajiya movement. The Bauls earn their living by singing and collecting alms. They accommodate people from any caste and creed. Among the singers who brought baul songs to worldwide fame are Purnachandra Das, popularly known as Purnadas Baul.
Birbhum is a District in West Bengal. It lies on the western periphery of the State. The headquarters of Birbhum are at Siuri. Birbhum is famous for its topography and cultural heritage which is unique and somewhat different from that of the other districts in West Bengal.
Birbhum is a District in West Bengal. It lies on the western periphery of the State. The headquarters of Birbhum are at Siuri. Birbhum is famous for its topography and cultural heritage which is unique and somewhat different from that of the other districts in West Bengal.
posted by Pavan Gupta at 2:20 PM
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Have come across Bauls a couple of times and the depth of their songs will keep you captive long after they've gone...
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