Guwahati: Gauhati University paid a heartfelt tribute to Assam’s beloved musician and cultural icon Zubeen Garg on his birth anniversary by laying the foundation stone for a statue in his memory. The initiative, taken up on the university campus, is seen as a meaningful gesture to honour Garg’s creative legacy and the lasting influence he continues to hold over generations of Assamese people.
The event drew a warm and emotional gathering, reflecting how deeply Garg’s music and humanitarian spirit resonate across the state. Speaking at the ceremony, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta said Zubeen Garg was “much more than a singer — he was a symbol of Assamese culture and identity.” He added that the upcoming statue is meant to inspire students to appreciate their heritage and embrace creativity with confidence, just as Garg did throughout his life.
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Registrar Prof. Utpal Sharma, Dr. Hemanta Kumar Nath, Prof. Shikhar Kumar Sharma, Dr. Ranjan Kumar Kakati, Dr. Kuldeep Patgiri, and Prof. Pranjal Saikia were among the university officials present at the programme, along with faculty members, guests and students.
The campus buzzed with commemorative activities throughout the day. Student groups and departments — including the Sateertha Samaj of the Assamese Department, the Natya Parishad, the Postgraduate Students’ Union and the Department of Folklore Studies — organised special events to celebrate the artist’s life, music and cultural contributions.
