**Wife Garima’s Parting Gift to Zubeen Will Break Your Heart**
*By Shreya Mukherjee | Sep 23, 2025, 01:26 PM*
The last rites of legendary Assamese singer Zubeen Garg were conducted in Guwahati on Tuesday, drawing thousands of mourners who gathered to pay their final respects. Amid the sorrow, a deeply emotional moment stood out — Garg’s wife, Garima Saikia, prepared a symbolic tribute to her late husband before his funeral.
### A Heartbreaking Gesture
Garima arranged betel leaves and betel nuts, the singer’s favorite indulgences, as a final parting gift. This simple yet poignant gesture was shared by Pratidin Time on X (formerly Twitter), moving netizens across the platform to tears. The emotional moment captured the depth of love and loss felt by those closest to Zubeen.
### Farewell with Full Honors
Zubeen Garg was laid to rest with full state honors in Assam on Tuesday. His mortal remains were cremated at the Kamarkuchi Village crematorium in Sonapur. The funeral was attended by thousands of fans, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju representing the central government, and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who paid his respects at the cremation site.
### A Difficult Goodbye
Earlier, Zubeen’s body was brought home to Guwahati for the last rites. A video shared by ANI showed Garima Saikia breaking down upon seeing her husband’s body placed in a glass casket. Surrounded by women who tried to console her, the moment poignantly portrayed the heavy grief of losing a loved one.
In a gesture to allow fans to pay their respects, Chief Minister Sarma announced that the stadium would remain open throughout the night.
### Tragic Demise and Aftermath
Zubeen Garg’s untimely death in a scuba diving accident in Singapore shocked the music and cultural fraternity. He was 52 years old and in Singapore to perform at the North East India Festival. His scheduled performance on September 20 was canceled following the tragic accident.
In the wake of his passing, multiple FIRs were filed against event organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta and Garg’s manager Siddharth Sharma, as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Zubeen Garg’s legacy as a beloved singer and cultural icon continues to resonate deeply with his fans and the people of Assam. His wife’s heartfelt tribute is a touching reminder of the personal love behind the public figure.
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