A month after the tragic death of Assamese cultural icon Zubeen Garg, the state of Assam continues to grieve deeply for its beloved artist. Zubeen, who passed away at the age of 52 in a drowning accident in Singapore, was cremated with full state honors on September 23 in Kamarkuchi, a small village near Guwahati. Since then, the cremation site has transformed into a pilgrimage spot, with thousands of mourners, spanning all ages and religions, visiting daily to pay their respects. The emotional outpouring has drawn global attention, with media giants like the BBC, Al Jazeera, and The Independent covering the collective grief of Assam. Zubeen’s influence extended far beyond his music. Known for his genre-defining compositions, he was also a fearless advocate for social and political causes, a philanthropist who donated generously to the poor, and a cultural ambassador who revitalized Assamese cinema. His death has united people across faiths, but it has also reignited political tensions in Assam. The state’s BJP government and opposition leaders are locked in a bitter feud over the investigation into his death, with allegations of negligence and political opportunism clouding the tragedy. Amid the turmoil, Zubeen’s legacy as a symbol of Assamese pride and humanity remains untarnished. His music, which blended traditional Assamese sounds with Western rhythms, provided hope during Assam’s darkest times in the 1990s, marked by violent separatist movements. Today, as Assam mourns, Zubeen’s life and work continue to inspire, reminding the world of the power of art and compassion.