Zubeen Garg’s Footprints Preserved for Posterity

In a tribute to Assam’s beloved cultural icon, Zubeen Garg, renowned sculptor Diganta Madhab Goswami collected the late singer’s footprints today, ensuring his legacy is immortalised through art.

The initiative, described as a “final touch” to honour the legendary artist, marks a significant step in commemorating Garg’s monumental contributions to Assamese music and culture.

The effort is part of a broader movement to preserve Garg’s memory following his tragic passing on September 19, 2025.

The footprint collection took place in Guwahati, with Goswami crafting impressions to serve as the foundation for a planned memorial statue. Sources close to the project indicate that the sculpture will symbolise Garg’s indelible mark on Assam’s cultural landscape, with discussions underway to install it at a prominent location, possibly near the Brahmaputra River or in Jorhat, his hometown.

Zubeen Garg, aged 52, left an unparalleled legacy as a singer, composer, actor, and philanthropist, with a career spanning over four decades and songs in more than 40 languages. His sudden death has left Assam in mourning, with the state government declaring a three-day mourning period ending tomorrow, September 22.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who inspected the proposed cremation site in Sonapur today, emphasised a “befitting farewell” for Garg, aligning with efforts like Goswami’s to honour the artist’s enduring influence.

The footprint preservation has resonated deeply with fans, many of whom gathered near the site, sharing emotional tributes on social media. “Zubeen Da’s footprints will walk forever in our hearts,” one user posted on X, reflecting the collective sentiment.