Arshinagar Shilpagram || Weekend Getaway Destination

Soumita Pachhal
2 min readSep 14, 2023

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We don’t always need to have a plan, a quick getaway destination is sometimes all you need. The name Arshinagar reminds me of a poem by Lalan.

Disclaimer: Only people in Kolkata or nearby can visit. Dropping the location below.

Why the name Arshinagar?

Lalan was a humanitarian saint, who put humanity above all kinds of differences prevailing in society. From this non-sectarian attitude, he composed his songs. His songs and philosophy influenced commoners to intellectuals for ages. His philosophy influenced many poets, novelists, and intellectuals like Rabindranath Tagore, Kazi Nazrul Islam, and Allen Ginsberg. His songs are timeless. These songs of Lalan are still sung by many musicians throughout the ages. Also, he was bestowed upon the title ‘Mahatma’, 25 years before Gandhi, first in the Indian subcontinent.

The philosophy of Lalan:

Lalon’s songs revolve around the lives of common people and their society. Lalan humbly believed that a “Moner Manush” (মনের মানুষ) or “Achin Pakhi”( অচিন পাখি) resides in every living being on this planet. “Achin Pakhi” is found through the sadhana of the earthly body that basically leads to ‘Nirvana’, or gain ‘Moksha’ or ‘Mahamukti’ or self-enlightenment.

Who is Lalan Fakir?

Lalan found a village near Kushtia with the people who followed his philosophy. The name of which became “Arshinagar”. We dream that our society fills up with Lalan’s philosophy of self-enlightenment around us. We are inspired by Lalan’s songs and philosophy.

Arshinagar Shilpagram is part of the Bawali Farmhouse project. Hence mentioning it here.

Bawali Farmhouse

BAWALI FARMHOUSE is the perfect destination for your plans. Bawali Farmhouse, spreading over a large area, provides a calming view and experience to all the guests. The 25 rooms are all based on different themes with much thought put behind each of them. A multi-cuisine restaurant along with a restaurant, primarily based on authentic Bengali recipes is available.

Besides providing you with the perfect hideout among nature, it also offer a wide range of contemporary and functional amenities in a much more traditional manner. The uniquely designed rooms include- WiFi access, a Swimming pool and. Children’s playing area. Your visit here will rejuvenate your soul like never before and provide you with luxury among the greenery.

Every room you will find throughout the area is designed uniquely with love and affection.

  1. Near to Kolkata
  2. Themed accommodation
  3. Authentic Bengali food
  4. Historical Place Nearby

These are the key points you can keep in mind and visit this place on your weekend. If you want to taste the essence of rural areas, fresh air, pollution-free surroundings with the green paddy field, birds chirping, and giant blue sky then definitely you should give it a try.

Location: Bawali, khejur tala, Bawali — cahndipur, P.S, Nodakhali, West Bengal 700137

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Soumita Pachhal

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