Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Assam Sahitya Sabha Marks Centenary, Plans Zubeen Garg Statue
A big group in Assam called the Assam Sahitya Sabha had a big party in a place called Majuli to celebrate being 100 years old.
They said they will build a statue of a famous artist named Zubeen Garg in December.
They think it's important to remember and honor artists.
The main party will be in another city called Jorhat in December.
They also talked about how Zubeen Garg loved nature and people.
The group mentioned that the leader of the state is bringing back a very old and special cloth from London, which is a symbol of Assam's art and history.
Assam Sahitya Sabha celebrated its centenary with a grand 'Suag Tola' program in Majuli.
The Sabha announced plans to install a statue of late cultural icon Zubeen Garg in December.
The main centenary celebration will take place in Jorhat on December 2-3.
The Sabha emphasized the importance of honoring artists and cultural icons.
Zubeen Garg's birth anniversary on November 18 will be observed with grandeur and acts of kindness.
- Who
- Assam Sahitya Sabha, led by its president Dr. Basanta Kumar Goswami, with support from Majuli District Sahitya Sabha and local residents.
- What
- The Assam Sahitya Sabha marked its centenary celebrations with a 'Suag Tola' program in Majuli, announcing plans to install a statue of the late cultural icon Zubeen Garg at its premises in December and praising the Chief Minister's initiative to bring back the Vrindavani Vastra.
- When
- Sunday, with the statue installation planned for December and the main centenary celebration on December 2-3. Zubeen Garg's birth anniversary is November 18.
- Where
- Majuli (for the 'Suag Tola' program) and Jorhat (for the main centenary celebration). The statue will be installed at the Assam Sahitya Sabha premises.
- Why
- To celebrate the centenary of the Assam Sahitya Sabha's central office, honor cultural icons like Zubeen Garg, and acknowledge the legacy of art and harmony in Assam, including the return of the Vrindavani Vastra.
- Organization
- Assam Sahitya Sabha
- Event
- Centenary Celebrations, 'Suag Tola' program
- Announcement
- Statue of Zubeen Garg to be installed
- Statue Installation Month
- December
- Location of Event
- Majuli
- Main Centenary Celebration Dates
- December 2-3
- Main Centenary Celebration Location
- Jorhat
- Zubeen Garg Birth Anniversary
- November 18
