Sonapur, Oct 19: It has been a month since the sudden passing of Assam’s beloved cultural icon Zubeen Garg, yet the silence he left behind continues to reverberate across the state.

At his samadhi in Kamarakuchi, Sonapur, grief turned into devotion on Sunday. Garg’s cremation site witnessed one of its largest gatherings since the icon’s funeral.

People from all corners of the state, Sadiya to Dhubri, arrived in droves, carrying flowers, lit earthen lamps, gamusas and memories.

For many, this day of remembrance is more than a tribute; it is a pilgrimage. “Six of us came together, and many more are on their way. It’s my first time here, and we can truly feel his absence. It’s overwhelming,” said a fan, who travelled from Bongaigaon to pay respect.

The day-long remembrance began early wi

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