The Baul (Bengali: বাউল) are a group of mystic minstrels of mixed elements of Sufism and Vaishnavism from different parts of Bangladesh and the neighboring Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura and Assam's Barak Valley and Meghalaya.

May 20, 2019 · In Bangladesh, the districts of Chittagong, Sylhet, Mymensingh, and Tangyl are famous for Bauls. Bauls from far off places come to participate in the Kenduli Mela and the Pous Mela--the two most important fairs held in West Bengal for Baul music.

Sep 25, 2017 · In Bangladesh, the districts of Chittagong, Sylhet, Mymensingh and Tangyl are famous for Bauls. Bauls from far off places come to participate in the Kenduli Mela and the Pous Mela–the two most important fairs held in West Bengal for Baul music.

Baul, member of an order of religious singers of Bengal known for their unconventional behaviour and for the freedom and spontaneity of their mystical verse. Their membership consists both of Hindus (primarily Vaishnavites, or followers of Lord Vishnu) and Muslims (generally Sufis, or …

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Baul Philosophy, a tradition spanning over five centuries in undivided Bengal. Bauls are wandering minstrels who convey their devotion to the Supreme God through soul-stirring songs and dances, transcending earthly pleasures to seek divine bliss.

Dec 13, 2021 · Baul poetry, music, song and dance are devoted to finding humankind’s relationship to God, and to achieving spiritual liberation. Their devotional songs can be traced back to the fifteenth century when they first appeared in Bengali literature.

The Bauls or the fakirs of Bengal follow the discourse of music, philosophy, and performance. The Bauls do not revere class, caste, religion and often flout the norms of the society by their divinity and spirituality with music.

Jan 28, 2025 · Baul songs began during the Bengal mystic traditions to create a distinctive style of folk music which combines spiritual worship with philosophical teachings from Western Bengal while integrating cultural elements with Bangladesh and West Bengal.

Jul 29, 2020 · The Bauls, traditionally been lineage of wandering devotional musicians, are vital to Bengal’s cultural history. Baul can be literally translated as ‘an affliction with the spirit of wind’, hinting at the style’s poetic, folkloric themes as well as the ecstatic, trance-like states it seeks to evoke – batul, the original Sanskrit root ...

Jul 14, 2022 · Baul or Bauls are a group of mystic minstrels who constitute a religious sect and a musical tradition. They compromise of a small fraction of the Bengali population and can be easily identified by their distinctive saffron clothes and musical instruments. Their contribution to the musical field of Bengal culture is immense and hence immeasurable.