Guwahati: In a deeply emotional and visually striking tribute, a local sand artist from Dhekiajuli brought the late Zubeen Garg to life once again sculpting his portrait on the banks of the Gabharu River using only sand and devotion.
The sculpture, created by a Baluka (sand) artist captures Zubeen Garg’s iconic face and presence with stunning detail, evoking both admiration and tears from onlookers. The artwork quickly became a local pilgrimage spot, drawing hundreds of fans who lit candles, sang his songs, and offered floral tributes.
“Zubeen da is not gone, he lives in our hearts and our soil,” said the artist, who completed the piece in under 12 hours using only natural materials from the riverbank. The tribute comes just days after Zubeen Garg’s untimely death in Singapore, which plunged the entire state of Assam into mourning.
As the government prepares for his final rites, the people continue to find personal ways to honor the man who was more than a musician; he was the voice of a generation. Local officials praised the initiative, calling it a “moving example of public art rooted in love and memory. ”This sand sculpture in Dhekiajuli stands not just as an artistic masterpiece, but as a powerful reminder that legends never die, they live on through the people.
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