India, Sept. 21 -- An ocean of people flooded the streets of Guwahati as Zubeen Garg, the musical maestro and cultural icon of Assam, returned home for the final time. From Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to the heart of the city, a river of grief, love, and remembrance surged forward, united in one purpose: to bid farewell to their beloved son.

From young schoolchildren clutching flowers, to elders with tear-filled eyes, the city stood still as the maestro's final journey unfolded. People lined rooftops, hung out of windows, and gathered at every turn, chanting his name and singing the very songs that had once brought joy, comfort, and pride to their lives.

Assam chief minister Himant Biswa Sarma took to his X (formerl...