After a second post-mortem at Gauhati Medical College Hospital, Zubeen’s body was brought to the cremation site. (Videograb)
Emotions filled the air as thousands gathered to say goodbye to legendary Assamese singer Zubeen Garg. He was cremated with full state honours on Tuesday at Kamarkuchi NC village, near Guwahati.
His wife, Garima Saikia Garg, broke down during the rituals. Family members, fans, and dignitaries stood by her side as the singer’s final rites were performed.
After a second post-mortem at Gauhati Medical College Hospital, Zubeen’s body was brought to the cremation site. It was placed on a podium under a white canopy decorated with flowers. Priests chanted Vedic hymns, while Assam Police personnel carried his casket and gave him a ceremonial gun salute.
The funeral pyre was prepared with care as thousands of fans chanted his name. His song “Mayabini Ratir Buku,” which he had often wished to be sung at his funeral, echoed at the site.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union ministers Sarbananda Sonowal, Kiren Rijiju, and Pabitra Margherita attended the funeral. Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary and senior leaders also joined. Many went down on their knees to offer floral tributes.
Their presence underlined Zubeen’s immense cultural impact, not only in Assam but across India.
Thousands of fans thronged the cremation site. Many even climbed nearby hills to witness the ceremony. Slogans like “Long Live Zubeen” and “Jai Zubeen Da” filled the air. Admirers wept, sang, and prayed as they remembered the singer who gave voice to their emotions and dreams.
His last journey began from the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex in Guwahati, where his body was kept for public homage. People lined up in large numbers to catch one last glimpse of the artist. From there, his mortal remains were taken to Kamarkuchi for cremation.
The passing of Zubeen Garg has left Assam in deep sorrow. Fans across the state and beyond remembered him not just as a singer, but as the voice of their generation. His songs reflected Assamese identity and touched millions of lives.
Zubeen’s journey may have ended, but his music and legacy will live forever in the hearts of people who loved him.
