According to some myths and legends, Gazi pir was a muslim saint who is said to have the Sunderbans. He was credited with many miracles. For examples, he could supposedly calm dangerous animals and make them docile. He is usually depicted in Paats or scrool paintings riding a fierce-looking Bengal Tiger, a snake in his hand, but in no apparent danger. According to some stories, he also fought crocodiles who threatened the people of the region full canals and creeks, indeed, a kind of watery jungle bordering the Bay of Bengal. Becouse of his alerts and vigilant presence, all predaroty animals were said to have been kept within bounds. It also believed that he also enabled villagers to live close to forests and jungles to cultivate their lands. consequently, people ofd these regions would pray to him for protection.
The story of Gazi has been preserved in folk literature as well as art and has been performed in indigenous thetre. Some GAZIR PAATS scrolls are part of the collection of the British Museum .
