The followers of Pach Pir carry their symbols and practice their music, which is generally recognised as Pachali, Fakiri Gaan etc. These Pach pirs have symbolic Mazaar (shrine) in many parts of the country. The performer mainly pays tribute to Gazi Pir, who is part of Pach Pir tradition of folk practice and belief where his name is attached with other four Pirs namely, Zinda Pir Khoaj (controller of water world), Badar Pir (Controller of storm), Madar pir (controller of the fire), and Shatta or Manic Pir. It is a form of song performed by a single individual or groups varying in diverse range of arrangements and names in different parts of the country. One of the oldest Bangla folk music genres is known as Gazir Gaan, practiced in different parts of the country, which has got the most significant essence of this universal value.
Besides the belief and practices of the Baul, some other older and ancient genres of folk music captured and ushered in the perceptions of tolerance and unity among the members of communities. The notions of equality and tolerance are embodied in Bangla folk wisdom and music tradition. The significance of Gazir Gaan is that it is a deliberate initiative through musical performance by the marginalised people in rural communities to sensitise its members as a whole, not to divide, discriminate and disadvantage anyone because of their religion, faith or ideological orientation.
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