India, Oct. 6 -- Guwahati: Renowned local artist Yajna Jyoti Bora is sculpting a grand 11-foot-tall life-size statue of iconic Assamese singer Zubeen Garg at his workshop in Kasharigaon village, near Puranigudam in Assam's Nagaon district.
Crafted from weather-resistant fiberglass, the statue is designed to endure harsh environmental conditions for over two centuries.
So far, the project has cost more than Rs 10 lakh, according to reports.
Once completed, the statue will be installed at Kaki No. 2 village, Bora's birthplace, which is set to become a cultural landmark and a tribute to Zubeen Garg's lasting legacy in Assamese music.
Known for his previous work with housing and commercial installations, Bora has taken on this ambitious pr...