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Sea of Mourners Flood Guwahati Streets as Zubeen Garg Embarks on Final Journey Home
Sep 21, 2025An outpouring of grief gripped Assam on Sunday as the mortal remains of legendary singer Zubeen Garg arrived in Guwahati from New Delhi, prompting an unprecedented wave of emotion across the city.
The beloved musician’s casket was flown in on a scheduled flight and received with full honours at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. His wife, Garima Saikia Garg, overcome with emotion, placed floral tributes and draped his coffin with a traditional Assamese gamosa before breaking down in tears while embracing it.
Among those present at the airport to pay their respects were Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita, and other senior state officials and police officers.
From the airport, the flower-decked ambulance carrying Zubeen’s mortal remains began a slow, 25-kilometre procession toward his residence in Kahilipara. Along the entire route, lakhs of mourning fans lined the streets, singing his songs, holding aloft posters and cut-outs of the star, and chanting “Jai Zubeen Da” as flower petals rained on the convoy.
Zubeen's iconic open jeep — which he often used for performances and public appearances — accompanied the procession, bearing his portrait at the front. Members of his musical team also joined the journey, playing his most beloved tunes, turning the solemn moment into a powerful tribute to the artist's enduring legacy.
The body was taken to his Kahilipara home for a brief private viewing, allowing close family members — including his ailing 85-year-old father — to offer their final respects.
Zubeen Garg’s passing has left a void in Assam’s cultural landscape that is unlikely to be filled. Revered not only for his immense musical contributions but also for his activism and deep connection with the people, he was a symbol of Assamese pride and identity.
As the state mourns, the legacy of Zubeen Garg lives on—in his music, in the hearts of his fans, and in the cultural fabric of the region.
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