Nine days after the death of beloved Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, hundreds continue to visit his funeral site in Sonapur, choosing remembrance over their usual Sunday activities and Durga Shashthi festivities.

What would typically see families heading to Shillong and other hill stations for weekend getaways has taken a different turn this Sunday. Instead of planning festive outings or joining Durga Shashthi celebrations at local pandals, people across Assam are making pilgrimages to pay respects to the departed musician.

The timing creates a unique convergence – a Sunday that coincides with Durga Shashthi, traditionally drawing crowds to temples and celebration venues, yet many are choosing this alternative path of mourning and tribute.

Local Namgharia devotees have maintained their pre

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