General Knowledge of Assam - Complete Guide
When And Where Was Zubeen Garg Cremated, And Why Was Jorhat Not Chosen For His Last Rites?
Zubeen Garg, the cultural icon and legendary singer of Assam, was cremated with full state honours and a 21-gun salute on September 23, 2025, at Kamarkuchi NC village near Guwahati.
While many people from Jorhat demanded that the cremation should take place there—since Zubeen spent his childhood in Jorhat and began his musical journey from the town—the final decision was influenced by his family’s concerns. His wife Garima Saikia Garg and sister Pamle Borthakur highlighted that their 85-year-old ailing father would not be able to travel to Jorhat, nor would it be practical for the family to visit Jorhat for anniversaries and future rituals.
Twelve years prior, Zubeen had paused beneath a tree in Komarkuchi after a Bihu performance, unknowingly marking the spot that would later become his final resting place. This poetic coincidence resonated deeply with fans and family alike, symbolizing a full-circle moment in his life journey.
The cremation decision was finalized during a cabinet meeting presided over by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, honoring the family’s wishes to conduct the last rites closer to Guwahati.
On the morning of September 23, 2025, Zubeen Garg’s mortal remains were taken to the Guwahati Medical College for a second autopsy, following public demand in Assam, although the first autopsy had already been conducted in Singapore. After the procedure, his body was carried to the cremation ground, where thousands of fans gathered to pay their last respects.
His sister Palmi Borthakur, along with Arun Garg and Rahul Gautam Sarma, lit the funeral pyre. The Assam state government declared a four-day mourning period, extending from September 19 to September 23, and ordered the closure of all government and private educational institutions across the state on the cremation day.
The entire state of Assam came together to bid farewell to the “God of Music of Assam,” marking a historic moment of collective grief and respect.