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Saturday, October 10, 2026

Before the Divine Awakens....

Subho Mahalaya, Mahalaya, street photography, assam, guwahati, Goddess Durga idol being prepared for upcoming Durga Puja festival, Durga Puja, Durga Puja 2026, festival, 2026, monochrome, idols, black and white

Subho Mahalaya, Mahalaya, Goddess Durga idol being prepared for upcoming Durga Puja festival, Durga Puja, Durga Puja 2026, festival, 2026, monochrome, idols, street photography, assam, guwahati
Subho Mahalaya, Mahalaya, Goddess Durga idol being prepared for upcoming Durga Puja festival, Durga Puja, Durga Puja 2026, festival, 2026, monochrome, idols, street photography, assam, guwahati
Subho Mahalaya, Mahalaya, Goddess Durga idol being prepared for upcoming Durga Puja festival, Durga Puja, Durga Puja 2026, festival, 2026, monochrome, idols, street photography, assam, guwahati
Subho Mahalaya, Mahalaya, Goddess Durga idol being prepared for upcoming Durga Puja festival, Durga Puja, Durga Puja 2026, festival, 2026, monochrome, idols, street photography, assam, guwahati
শুভ মহালয়া || Subho Mahalaya 🙏🌸  
Warm greetings to all on the auspicious occasion of Mahalaya.  
As Mahalaya heralds the arrival of Maa Durga, artisans breathe life into clay, preparing
 the goddess for the grand celebration of Durga Puja. 
Location: Lachit Nagar, Guwahati, Assam, India 
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Saturday, September 19, 2026

Remembering Heartthrob Zubeen Garg | Zubeen Divas

Joi Zubeen Da, Heartthrob of Assam, Zubeen Divas, Zubeen Diwas, Zubeen Garg, Zubeen Khetra, xhobdo, Justice for Zubeen Garg, Zubeen Garg 1st Death Anniversary, Assam, Garima Saikia Garg, rupam sarma, Beloved Zubeen
Celebrating the Life, Music and Legacy of 
music maestro, filmmaker, actor, poet and 
Assam’s Beloved Heartthrob Zubeen Garg 
(who passed away on 19th September 2025 in Singapore) on Zubeen Divas.
One year without Zubeen Da, but his voice, his music and his memories live on.
Joi Zubeen Da!
Forever in our hearts. Forever in our music.
Zubeen Divas is a three-day tribute to a voice that touched generations, Celebrating Heartthrob, the cultural icon of Assam Zubeen Garg’s life, music, memories, and enduring cultural legacy from September 17 to 19, 2026, at Zubeen Khetra ( Memorial ) Sonapur, Assam. 
I visited Zubeen Khetra on 17 September to pay tribute to the legend. 
Here are a few glimpses from this emotional celebration of his life and music.
Zubeen Khetra ( Memorial ) ,  Joi Zubeen Da, Heartthrob of Assam, Zubeen Divas, Zubeen Diwas, Zubeen Garg, Zubeen Khetra, xhobdo, Justice for Zubeen Garg, Zubeen Garg 1st Death Anniversary, Assam, Garima Saikia Garg, rupam sarma, Beloved Zubeen
Zubeen Khetra ( Memorial ) Sonapur, Assam | Zubeen Divas
Fans and admirers gather at Zubeen Khetra to pay homage to Zubeen Garg on the occasion of Zubeen Divas,Joi Zubeen Da, Heartthrob of Assam, Zubeen Divas, Zubeen Diwas, Zubeen Garg, Zubeen Khetra, xhobdo, Justice for Zubeen Garg, Zubeen Garg 1st Death Anniversary, Assam, Garima Saikia Garg, rupam sarma, Beloved Zubeen

Fans and admirers gather at Zubeen Khetra to pay homage to Zubeen Garg on the occasion of Zubeen Divas,Joi Zubeen Da, Heartthrob of Assam, Zubeen Divas, Zubeen Diwas, Zubeen Garg, Zubeen Khetra, xhobdo, Justice for Zubeen Garg, Zubeen Garg 1st Death Anniversary, Assam, Garima Saikia Garg, rupam sarma, Beloved Zubeen

Fans and admirers gather at Zubeen Khetra to pay homage to Zubeen Garg on the occasion of Zubeen Divas, Joi Zubeen Da, Heartthrob of Assam, Zubeen Divas, Zubeen Diwas, Zubeen Garg, Zubeen Khetra, xhobdo, Justice for Zubeen Garg, Zubeen Garg 1st Death Anniversary, Assam, Garima Saikia Garg, rupam sarma, Beloved Zubeen
Fans and admirers gather at Zubeen Khetra to pay homage to Zubeen Garg 
on the occasion of Zubeen Divas
Artist Hrishikesh Saikia creates a heartfelt painting as a tribute to Zubeen Garg, Joi Zubeen Da, Heartthrob of Assam, Zubeen Divas, Zubeen Diwas, Zubeen Garg, Zubeen Khetra, xhobdo, Justice for Zubeen Garg, Zubeen Garg 1st Death Anniversary, Assam, Garima Saikia Garg, rupam sarma, Beloved Zubeen
Artist Hrishikesh Saikia creates a heartfelt painting as a tribute to Zubeen Garg
Remembering Zubeen Garg through tradition and devotion - a heartfelt Assamese Naam performance at Zubeen Khetra, Joi Zubeen Da, Heartthrob of Assam, Zubeen Divas, Zubeen Diwas, Zubeen Garg, Zubeen Khetra, xhobdo, Justice for Zubeen Garg, Zubeen Garg 1st Death Anniversary, Assam, Garima Saikia Garg, rupam sarma, Beloved Zubeen
Joi Zubeen Da, Heartthrob of Assam, Zubeen Divas, Zubeen Diwas, Zubeen Garg, Zubeen Khetra, xhobdo, Justice for Zubeen Garg, Zubeen Garg 1st Death Anniversary, Assam, Garima Saikia Garg, rupam sarma, Beloved Zubeen
Remembering Zubeen Garg through tradition and devotion -
a heartfelt Assamese Naam performance at Zubeen Khetra
Music composer and producer Salim Merchant visited Zubeen Khetra during Zubeen Divas, Salim Merchant, Joi Zubeen Da, Heartthrob of Assam, Zubeen Divas, Zubeen Diwas, Zubeen Garg, Zubeen Khetra, xhobdo, Justice for Zubeen Garg, Zubeen Garg 1st Death Anniversary, Assam, Garima Saikia Garg, rupam sarma, Beloved Zubeen
Renowned Bollywood music composer and producer Salim Merchant visited Zubeen Khetra 
during Zubeen Divas to pay an emotional tribute 
to his close friend and legendary Assamese singer Zubeen Garg.
Artist Biikash Sharma pays a unique tribute to Zubeen Garg by creating his portrait  from cut pieces of waste plastic bottle,  Joi Zubeen Da, Heartthrob of Assam, Zubeen Divas, Zubeen Diwas, Zubeen Garg, Zubeen Khetra, xhobdo, Justice for Zubeen Garg, Zubeen Garg 1st Death Anniversary, Assam, Garima Saikia Garg, rupam sarma, Beloved Zubeen
Artist Biikash Sharma pays a unique tribute to Zubeen Garg by creating his portrait 
from cut pieces of waste plastic bottle.A magnificent giant cut-out of Zubeen Garg at Zubeen Khetra,  celebrating the everlasting legacy of Assam’s beloved icon, Joi Zubeen Da, Heartthrob of Assam, Zubeen Divas, Zubeen Diwas, Zubeen Garg, Zubeen Khetra, xhobdo, Justice for Zubeen Garg, Zubeen Garg 1st Death Anniversary, Assam, Garima Saikia Garg, rupam sarma, Beloved Zubeen
A magnificent giant cut-out of Zubeen Garg at Zubeen Khetra, 
celebrating the everlasting legacy of Assam’s beloved icon.
Joi Zubeen Da, Heartthrob of Assam, Zubeen Divas, Zubeen Diwas, Zubeen Garg, Zubeen Khetra, xhobdo, Justice for Zubeen Garg, Zubeen Garg 1st Death Anniversary, Assam, Garima Saikia Garg, rupam sarma, Beloved ZubeenPhotography location : Zubeen Khetra, Sonapur, Kamrup (Metro), Assam
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Sunday, September 6, 2026

The Open-Air Salon

The Barber’s Corner, street Barber, guwahati, assam, monochrome, street photography in guwahati, fancy bazaar, xhobdo, black and white photography, A Morning Measured in Haircuts and Conversations,
A Morning Measured in Haircuts and Conversations
Photography location: Fancy Bazaar, Guwahati, Assam, India
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Sunday, August 30, 2026

Urban layers


A fleeting moment in the endless movement of the city...
Location:  Mailgaon, Guwahati, Assam, India
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Sunday, August 23, 2026

Urban Rhythm

Everyday Life on a Crowded Street, street photography, xhobdo, monochrome, black and white, street of guwahati, bnw
A Quiet Corner of the City....
Captured during a photo walk in Fancy Bazaar
Location:  Fancy Bazaar, Guwahati, Assam, India
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Sunday, August 9, 2026

A Gentle Soul

street portrait, guwaahti, assam, street photography, street photography in guwahati, monochrome, black and white, bnw, rupam sarma, blogger, indian
While walking through Fancy Bazaar on a quiet Sunday morning, I met this uncle.
 He requested me to take his photograph, so I took out my mobile and clicked.
 Sometimes, the most beautiful photographs come from the most unexpected encounters.
Location: Fancy Bazaar, Guwahati, Assam, India
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Sunday, July 26, 2026

Monsoon in monochrome

Ganeshguri Ganesh Temple, monsoon, monochrome, xhobdo, street photography, guwahati rains, rainy day, black and white photography, A rainy evening near Ganeshguri Ganesh Temple,
A rainy evening near Ganeshguri Ganesh Temple, 
where every reflection feels like a memory. 
Location: Ganeshguri, Guwahati, Assam, India
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Sunday, July 12, 2026

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Busy street, quiet gaze

A moment of stillness in the flow of Ambubachi pilgrims, Ambubachi Mela, Ambubachi 2026, xhobdo, Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati, Assam, black and white photography, bnw, monochrome, people, life, street photography
A moment of stillness in the flow of Ambubachi pilgrims...
Location : Near Kamakhya Temple, Nilachal Hills, Guwahati, Assam, Indi
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Sunday, June 21, 2026

Endless Flow

A quiet moment with the mighty Brahmaputra, mighty Brahmaputra, river, Guwahati, Assam, xhobdo, black and white, monochrome, Lachit Ghat, rupam sarma
A quiet moment with the mighty Brahmaputra
Location: Lachit Ghat, Brahmaputra Riverside, Guwahati, Assam, India
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Sunday, June 14, 2026

Monsoon moods

Abhayapuri Railway Station, indian railways, railways, monochrome, black and white photography, abhayapuri, bongaigaon, assam, shot on phone, mobile photography, A rainy day at Abhayapuri Railway Station as passengers await the NBQ–GHY 07523 Passenger Train,
A rainy day at Abhayapuri Railway Station as passengers
await the NBQ–GHY 07523 Passenger Train
Location: Abhayapuri, Bongaigaon, Assam, India
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Sunday, June 7, 2026

Rolling free

A moment of flow captured: Skating by Dancer Oshen Saikia, Shraddhanjali Kanan, R.G. Baruah Road, Guwahati, Assam, Oshen Saikia, Skating, Photography Club Of Assam, PCA, xhobdo, black and white, monochrome, guwahati, photo walk,
A moment of flow captured: Skating by Dancer Oshen Saikia
Clicked during Photography Club of Assam (PCA) Photo-walk
 Location: Shraddhanjali Kanan, R.G. Baruah Road, Guwahati, Assam, India   

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Sunday, May 31, 2026

Platform diaries

Abhayapuri Railway Station, Abhayapuri, Bongaigaon, Assam,  Indian Railways, Railways, street photography, monochrome, black and white photography, xhobdo, train journey, train, Between departures and destinations, life waits on the platform,Between departures and destinations, life waits on the platform
Photography location: Abhayapuri Railway Station, Abhayapuri,
Bongaigaon, Assam, India

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Sunday, May 24, 2026

Platform Stories

Reflections of routine -Guwahati Railway Station in motion, Guwahati Railway Station, xhobdo, monochrome, photography, guwahati, assamReflections of routine -Guwahati Railway Station in motion
 Location: Guwahati Railway Station, Paltan Bazar,
Guwahati, Assam, India

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Sunday, May 17, 2026

Childhood Vibes

Shraddhanjali Kanan, Little moments, forever memories, kids, childhood vibes, Guwahati, Assam, Assam Photography Club, photo walk, street photography, xhobdo
Little moments, forever memories
Photography during Photography Club of Assam (PCA) Photo-walk
Location: Shraddhanjali Kanan, R.G. Baruah Road, Guwahati, Assam, India
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Sunday, May 3, 2026

Silent streets, city lights

 street photography, guwahati, assam, xhobdo, chandmari, A calm curve in the heart of the city , Silent streets, city lights-Guwahati after dark
A calm curve in the heart of the city...
Photography Location: U Turn, Chandmari, Guwahati, Assam, India
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Sunday, April 26, 2026

Serving fresh fish with a side of joy

Not just selling fish, sharing a moment of pure joy, fish market, fish seller, Serving fresh fish with a side of joy, abhayapuri fish market, abhayapuri, black and white photography, street photography, bongaigaon, monochrome, xhobdo, assam
Not just selling fish, sharing a moment of pure joy

Photography at Abhayapuri Fish Market,
Abhayapuri, Bongaigaon,Assam, India
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Sunday, April 19, 2026

Monochrome calm

Echoes of a forgotten journey, Riverbank serenity, Dharapur, Kamrup, travel, assam, photohraphy, monochrome, black and white photography, xhobdoEchoes of a forgotten journey...
Location: Near Dharapur, Kamrup, Assam, India
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Sunday, April 12, 2026

A grayscale glimpse of life in motion...

A grayscale glimpse of life in motion, xhobdo, Indian railways,  Heavy Passenger Rush at Guwahati Railway Station Ahead of the Assam Legislative Assembly Elections, Guwahati Railway Station, Monochrome, black and white, bnw photography, street photography,  Assam Legislative Assembly Elections 2026

A grayscale glimpse of life in motion, xhobdo, Indian railways,  Heavy Passenger Rush at Guwahati Railway Station Ahead of the Assam Legislative Assembly Elections, Guwahati Railway Station, Monochrome, black and white, bnw photography, street photography,  Assam Legislative Assembly Elections 2026

A grayscale glimpse of life in motion, xhobdo, Indian railways,  Heavy Passenger Rush at Guwahati Railway Station Ahead of the Assam Legislative Assembly Elections, Guwahati Railway Station, Monochrome, black and white, bnw photography, street photography,  Assam Legislative Assembly Elections 2026Heavy passenger rush at Guwahati Railway Station ahead of the
Assam Legislative Assembly Elections (April 9, 2026), captured during my train
journey to my hometown, Abhayapuri, amidst the elections.
Location: Guwahati Railway Station, Paltan Bazzar,
Guwahati, Assam, India, 8th April 2026
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Sunday, March 15, 2026

The Tailor

Between threads and time, a roadside tailor  quietly stitches the rhythm of everyday life,  roadside tailor , abhayapuri, street photography, xhobdo, assam, abhayapuri bazaar, photography, monochrome, black and white, xhobdo. rupam sarma photography
Between threads and time, a roadside tailor 
quietly stitches the rhythm of everyday life. 
Photography at Abhayapuri Bazaar
Location: Abhayapuri, Bongaigaon, Assam, India 
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