HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Oct 21: The committee tasked with establishing a permanent memorial for late singer Zubeen Garg has decided to name the site “Zubeen Kshetra.”
The announcement came after a meeting in Guwahati, chaired by Garima Garg, confirming that the memorial at Hatimura, Sonapur, will function as a cultural hub dedicated to the artist’s legacy.
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Garima Garg stated that the name “Zubeen Kshetra” reflects a collective effort to preserve Garg’s influence on Assam’s music, art, and social identity. She emphasized that the memorial would go beyond mere remembrance, offering a public space where visitors can engage with the ideals, creativity, and artistic values that defined Zubeen’s life.
Constituted on October 16 following a Cabinet decision, the committee includes family members and cultural figures such as Palmee Borthakur, Shyamantak Gautam, Partha Sarathi Mahanta, Biren Singha, Anuradha Sarma Pujari, Pranjal Saikia, Pulak Banerjee, Dulal Manki, Tarali Sarma, and Sudarshan Thakur.
Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has instructed the Public Works Department to prepare a detailed construction plan for the permanent samadhi at Kamarkuchi, Sonapur.
