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The mystic minstrels of Bengal, India are known as BAULS. Interestingly, both Hindus and Muslims can become bauls and their simple yet haunting tunes forms an important oral heritage of India.

The mystic minstrels of Bengal, India are known as BAULS. Interestingly, both Hindus and Muslims can become bauls and their simple yet haunting tunes forms an important oral heritage of India.

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Date Taken: 12.2012
Date Uploaded: 11.2013
Photo Location: India
Copyright: © Amartya Mukherjee