{"id":142421,"date":"2025-10-20T20:36:46","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T15:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/?p=142421"},"modified":"2025-10-20T20:36:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T15:06:46","slug":"garimas-heartfelt-proposal-for-zubeen-khetra-cremation-site","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.com\/?p=142421","title":{"rendered":"Garima\u2019s Heartfelt Proposal for Zubeen Khetra Cremation Site"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-136854\" src=\"https:\/\/assamtimespost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/New-Logo-Smal.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"198\" height=\"55\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Garima Saikia Garg, the wife of the late music legend Zubeen Garg, has proposed that his cremation site in Kamarkuchi, Sonapur, be officially named \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/Zubeen Khetra\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000\">Zubeen Khetra<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.\u201d This suggestion was made during a remembrance gathering and aims to honor Zubeen\u2019s remarkable contributions to the music, culture, and social landscape of Assam. <\/span><\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_142422\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-142422\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/Garima\u2019s Heartfelt Proposal for Zubeen Khetra Cremation Site:\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-142422 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/assamtimespost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20251020-WA0085-300x169.avif\" alt=\"Zubeen Khetra \" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20251020-WA0085-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20251020-WA0085-1024x575.avif 1024w, https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20251020-WA0085-768x431.avif 768w, https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20251020-WA0085-750x421.avif 750w, https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20251020-WA0085-1140x640.avif 1140w, https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20251020-WA0085.avif 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-142422\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Garima\u2019s Heartfelt Proposal for Zubeen Khetra Cremation Site:<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Garima highlighted that the site has already become a place of deep emotional and cultural significance, attracting hundreds of fans daily who flock there to pay their respects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">She expressed that naming the site \u201cZubeen Khetra\u201d would not just be a tribute to the beloved artist, but also a way to preserve his legacy for future generations. \u201cZubeen Da belongs to the people of Assam; his resting place should reflect that love and connection,\u201d Garima stated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The proposal has garnered support from various cultural organizations and fans, who are urging the state government to adopt this change as a symbol of respect for the music icon who inspired millions through his songs and humanitarian efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Garima Saikia Garg, the wife of the late music legend Zubeen Garg, has proposed that his cremation site in Kamarkuchi, Sonapur, be officially named \u201cZubeen Khetra.\u201d This suggestion was made during a remembrance gathering and aims to honor Zubeen\u2019s remarkable contributions to the music, culture, and social landscape of Assam. 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