Description: (Prominent Bengali Philosopher Regarded as an Icon of  Bengali Culture)
Lalon, also known as Lalon Shah, was a notable Bangladeshi spiritual leader, philosopher, mystic poet, and social reformer. He established Lalon Akhra in Cheuriya, Bangladesh, where his followers from Bangladesh and Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura, and Assam's Barak valley gather. Lalon advocated for human unity, rejecting distinctions based on caste, class, and creed. His teachings blended aspects of Bhakti and Sufism, influencing figures like Rabindranath Tagore, Kazi Nazrul Islam, and Allen Ginsberg. His legacy endures through annual events at Lalon Akhra focusing on his songs and philosophy.