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Zubeen Garg Tribute: The waters of the Brahmaputra River accepted one of Assam’s greatest treasures on Wednesday as Garima Saikia Garg, tears streaming down her face, fulfilled her late husband Zubeen Garg’s final wish—to become one with the river he loved more than life itself. Exactly 37 days after the legendary singer was cremated amid unprecedented mourning, his ashes were ceremonially immersed at Lachit Ghat in Guwahati, marking the painful conclusion of Assam’s farewell to its cultural heartbeat.

“When I am gone, merge me with the Brahmaputra,” Zubeen had once said, expressing his profound connection with the river that he believed carried Assam’s history, culture and unity across ages. On October 29, that sacred bond became eternal.

A Widow’s Tears, A State’s Grief

A special ferry was arranged at Lachit Ghat as Garima, accompanied by Zubeen’s sister Palmee Borthakur and other close family members, sailed toward the middle of the majestic river in the early morning hours. The ceremony, conducted under the guidance of priest Pankaj Sarma of Sri Sri Sukreshwar Devalaya, Pan Bazar was both intimate and profound.

After brief Vedic rituals, the ashes were immersed in the sacred waters from two clay pots by Garima, who was visibly devastated throughout the ceremony. Witnesses described the scene as heartbreaking with Garima unable to hold back her tears as she performed the final act of love for the man who had been the soul of Assam’s music for over three decades.

“Garima was woefully crying, remembering her deceased spouse,” reported Sentinel Assam, capturing the raw emotion of the moment. The immersion ceremony near the Umananda Temple ghat transformed into a sacred moment witnessed by hundreds of fans, family members and well-wishers who gathered along the riverbank to pay their respects.

In a parallel ceremony in Jorhat—Zubeen’s beloved hometown—his close associate Arun Garg, whom the singer considered family and who had lit his funeral pyre on September 23, also immersed a portion of the ashes in the Brahmaputra. The dual immersion ceremonies symbolized Zubeen’s omnipresent connection to every corner of Assam.

A Poignant Message to Assam and Beyond

Hours after the immersion, Garima took to social media platform X to express her emotions in a deeply moving Assamese post that has since gone viral across the Northeast and beyond. Her words captured not just a widow’s grief but the collective anguish of millions still demanding answers about the mysterious circumstances of Zubeen’s death.

“Assam’s land, sky, wind and now the vast Brahmaputra... You are the only one in the hearts of people and nature,” Garima wrote in her emotional message. “See you again one day soon... I’ll talk about reincarnation, I’ll write new stories for you and me. But now, we need to know what really happened to you on that cursed day. #JusticeForZubeenGarg”.

The post—poetic yet piercing—has resonated deeply with fans who continue to light candles and demand transparency in the ongoing investigation into the singer’s drowning death in Singapore on September 19. Ending her note with the hashtag that has crossed three million mentions across social media platforms, Garima’s words echo both her enduring love and her growing anguish over unanswered questions.

“The soil, the sky, the wind — and now even the mighty Brahmaputra — everything in Assam carries only you,” Garima continued in her heartfelt tribute. “O son of God, may your love forever embrace and protect this land of Assam. One day, we will meet again soon… We will talk of rebirths, and write new stories — yours and mine”.

The Sacred Journey from Death to River

The immersion ceremony on October 29 marked the completion of the traditional Hindu 37-day mourning period following Zubeen’s cremation with full state honors on September 23. According to Hindu customs, the immersion of ashes typically occurs after completion of the Tehravi (13th-day rituals) or within 30-40 days of cremation, allowing the soul to achieve peace and liberation.

Zubeen’s body had been consigned to flames at Kamarkuchi village in Sonapur on the outskirts of Guwahati as thousands of fans sang his timeless song “Mayabini Ratir Bukut”—fulfilling his wish that the anthem be sung for him after his passing. His sister Palmee Borthakur, along with Arun Garg and Rahul Gautam Sarma, performed the final rites with a 21-gun salute honoring the cultural icon.

Prior to the cremation, Zubeen’s body lay in state at the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex (Sarusajai Stadium) in Guwahati for two days, where an estimated 10 to 15 lakh people visited to pay their last respects. The unprecedented turnout—with fans waiting in lines for over 12 hours under scorching heat—demonstrated the profound impact Zubeen had on Assam’s cultural identity.

On October 1, the Adhya Shradha ceremony (13th-day post-death ritual) was held at Jorhat District Stadium, where massive crowds gathered for multi-faith prayers, musical tributes and kirtans honoring Zubeen’s memory. Over a lakh people attended the ceremony as Zubeen’s ashes were kept at the stadium for public viewing until October 4.

Part of Zubeen’s ashes had been immersed earlier at Ghatikora-Moamari in Nagaon on September 25, fulfilling an initial portion of his wish to merge with the mighty Brahmaputra. District Commissioner of Nagaon posted on X, “Zubeen Garg’s final wish was to merge with the mighty Brahmaputra, a river he deeply loved — holding history, culture & unity across ages”.

The River He Celebrated in Song

Zubeen’s connection with the Brahmaputra was not merely spiritual—it was artistic, cultural and profoundly personal. Throughout his illustrious career spanning over three decades, he celebrated the river in countless songs, treating it as a living symbol of Assamese identity and resilience.

In his final interview with renowned author Dr. Rita Chowdhury—recorded just six days before his death and now viewed over 3.1 million times—Zubeen spoke hauntingly about his relationship with water and his final wishes. “I desire to be immersed in the Brahmaputra River rather than the sea. The sea is a dead end,” he told Dr. Chowdhury. Tragically, he drowned in the sea off St. John’s Island in Singapore weeks later.

The immersion of his Chitah Bhasma (cremation ashes) into the Brahmaputra symbolized his lifelong connection with the river he often celebrated in his music and saw as a carrier of Assam’s history and unity.

Roi Roi Binale: A Dream Fulfilled Posthumously

Even as Assam continues to mourn, Zubeen’s final cinematic creation “Roi Roi Binale” released on October 31 amid record-breaking advance bookings and unprecedented emotional response. Though he is no longer here to see it unfold, his admirers across the state have taken it upon themselves to ensure his dream reaches the big screen.

With no formal promotional campaign in place, ordinary citizens have turned promoters and publicists for the film, pasting posters across cities and villages, organizing grassroots campaigns and creating a people’s movement around the release.

“We are doing this not merely as fans but as Assamese people keeping Zubeen da’s vision alive,” said a volunteer in Jorhat, as hundreds joined hands in a statewide poster drive.​

The film has already shattered every box office record in Assamese cinema history with 57,920 tickets sold in just 24 hours and advance bookings crossing Rs 50 lakh before release. Cinema halls scheduled early morning shows starting at 6 AM with some theaters arranging 19 shows per day to accommodate overwhelming demand.

Read More: Zubeen Garg’s Final Film ‘Roi Roi Binale’ Set for Emotional Release as SIT Deepens Investigation into Mysterious Death

Investigation Continues, Answers Remain Elusive

As Garima’s emotional social media post emphasized, the immersion ceremony brings closure to rituals but not to the burning questions surrounding Zubeen’s mysterious death in Singapore. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by Special DGP Munna Prasad Gupta continues to probe the circumstances with seven individuals arrested so far including festival organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta and Zubeen’s manager Siddharth Sharma.

Singapore Police Force has agreed to share CCTV footage, witness statements, and crucial evidence within the framework of the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty. The SIT team recently returned from Singapore after coordinating with local authorities and visiting all locations connected to Garg’s death.

While Singapore authorities have stated that preliminary investigations do not suspect foul play, the probe could take up to three months to complete. The judicial custody of five accused has been extended by another 14 days following a court hearing on October 27.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has repeatedly assured the public that the investigation will be “transparent and free from political influence” with the charge sheet expected before November. During a recent visit to Chhath Puja celebrations on the Brahmaputra riverbanks, the Chief Minister was greeted not with blessings but with loud voices from the people demanding: “Nyay lage.! Zubeen Gargor nyay lage.!” (We want justice for Zubeen Garg).

A Voice That Will Echo Forever

The immersion ceremony marked the physical conclusion of Assam’s farewell to Zubeen Garg but his voice, his artistry and his spirit remain permanently woven into the fabric of Assamese culture. From Bollywood hits like “Ya Ali” from the 2006 film “Gangster” to thousands of Assamese folk songs, his musical legacy spans dozens of languages and genres.

“He returned to the river but his voice still echoes,” headlined Pratidin Time, capturing the sentiment shared across the state. “Zubeen’s tale may have come to an end but his story has not”.

As the ashes melted into the Brahmaputra waters on Wednesday morning, something else became abundantly clear—Assam hasn’t moved on and Assam will never move on until the truth is revealed. His physical journey may have ended but millions have made a silent vow: “You gave us your voice. Now we will raise ours for you. We will not rest until you get justice”.

For countless admirers, the Brahmaputra now carries not just water but the eternal soul of a legend who transformed a generation. “This film is a piece of his soul. Every Assamese should watch it,” said a Guwahati resident about “Roi Roi Binale”.

Today, when children play by the riverbanks, when farmers work in the fields, when artists perform on stage—they do so under the eternal protection of Zubeen Garg, who now flows through every inch of the land he loved. The river that gave Assam its identity has now absorbed its greatest voice, ensuring that Zubeen’s legacy will flow through generations, timeless and unstoppable.

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