Kanchanjangha Foundation Honours Musical Icon Zubeen Garg On Zubeen Divas In Kolkata.

Guwahati, Assa / Kolkata, West Bengal, 22nd of September, 2026 : In a profound tribute to Dr. Zubeen Garg, the heartbeat of Assamese music and a beloved voice of the people, Zubeen Divas was observed in Kolkata on September 19, 2026, honouring his enduring artistic and cultural legacy.
Organised by the Kanchanjangha Foundation, a platform dedicated to the cultural and emotional bond between Bengal and Assam, the event commenced at 10:00 a.m. in the Palm Room on the ground floor of the Utalika Luxury Convention centre. Featuring Srimad Bhagavat Path, prayers, Borgeet, Kamrupi folk songs, tributes, and cultural performances, the event offered a deeply heartfelt homage to Assam’s beloved artiste.

The programme reflected upon Zubeen Garg’s music, creations, personality and his extraordinary contribution to Assamese society and culture. Through his voice, an entire generation found the language of its emotions, dreams, love, pain and life. The void created by his physical absence is profound; yet, through his songs, melodies, creations and ideals, he continues to remain alive in countless hearts.

Right from the outset of the programme, Shikha Bhattacharjee, General Secretary of the Kanchanjangha Foundation, honoured the memory of Zubeen Da with a deeply moving prayer, imbuing the atmosphere with spiritual depth and emotional solemnity. Ashok Bhadra, the Foundation’s President and a prominent music director from Kolkata’s cultural fraternity, paid floral tribute to Zubeen Garg. In his address, he reaffirmed the Foundation’s commitment to preserving Zubeen Da’s legacy and building an enduring musical and cultural bridge between Bengal and Assam.

Pritam, the director of the upcoming movie Love You Zubeen Da, offered a floral tribute and said, “Zubeen has left behind the seeds of culture. It is our responsibility to nurture them, carry them forward, and establish them on the global stage.”
Priyo Chattopadhyay, Vice-President of the Foundation and the lyricist associated with Zubeen’s much-loved song Mon Manena, remembered Zubeen Garg through the planting of his beloved Nahar sapling. The gesture brought alive once again the deep musical bond, affection and memories that he shared with Zubeen Garg.

Dr. Meghali Goswami, Working President of the Kanchanjangha Foundation, lovingly distributed saplings among Zubeen’s admirers as a symbol of unity and remembrance, with the intention of keeping Zubeen Da eternally alive in their hearts. Recalling his profound love for nature and his sensitivity towards the environment, this symbolic gesture represented a silent, collective pledge to carry forward his green vision, creative legacy, and values.

Every person present at the programme experienced Zubeen Da once again—not merely as an artist who left behind a legacy of work, but as an emotion deeply rooted within their own hearts.
Under the leadership of Mitali Kashyap, Cultural Secretary of the Foundation, Zubeen admirers presented Borgeet, Kamrupi folk songs and Bengali songs sung by Zubeen Garg, in an earnest effort to carry forward the stream of his music and memory. The cultural presentation became a heartfelt expression of the bridge connecting the cultural traditions of Bengal and Assam.

Bhagavat Path and Negera Naam-Prasanga, presented by Zubeen admirers, created an especially serene and spiritually charged atmosphere during the programme.

Several distinguished personalities who had, at different points of time, worked alongside Zubeen Garg in the fields of music and culture were present and shared their memories of him and reflections on his creative journey.

Among those present were Akash Sen, Randip Dam, Joint Commissioner of Assam Bhawan, Kolkata, Debajit Roy, Dr. Samir Das, Sadhan Bagchi, Dhananjay Biswas, Pritam, Dr. Kabita Mukherjee, Advisor to the Foundation, Mun Talukdar, Treasurer of the Kanchanjangha Foundation, Hemen Bhattacharjee, President of ASL, Jiban Roy of ASSK, Parimal Das, Sumana Choudhury, along with numerous Zubeen admirers, well-wishers and members of the cultural fraternity.

Those present recalled that Zubeen Garg was more than just an artist. He embodied Assamese pride, the very heartbeat of music, and a living cultural force that resonated from one heart to another, serving as the voice of an entire generation.

The profound emotional relationship that Assamese society developed with his creations cannot simply fade with time; rather, it is destined to grow deeper and more vibrant. Through his music and creative works, Zubeen Garg also played a distinctive role in connecting Assam with different parts of India and bringing Assamese music and culture to wider audiences.
The core essence of the programme was beautifully captured in a single, poignant reflection: though Zubeen Garg is no longer physically with us, his melodies, his words, his dreams, and his cultural vision will live on forever.

Carrying forward the cultural seeds planted by Zubeen Garg among the younger generation, taking Assamese music and culture to a wider global audience, and strengthening the cultural bond between Bengal and Assam—these responsibilities and commitments resonated throughout every moment of the programme.

At the conclusion of the programme, prayers were offered for the eternal peace of Zubeen Garg’s soul, along with heartfelt condolences to his family, admirers and well-wishers. Everyone present then came together to sing Mayabini Raatir Bukut, creating a deeply emotional and memorable conclusion to the tribute.

Although Zubeen Garg is no longer physically with us, his melodies, songs, and extraordinary creations will endure. His human values, independent thought, social responsibility, love for nature, pursuit of communal harmony, and vibrant dreams will continue to flow through the hearts of every admirer.