The gentle sound of the flute filled the air at Ambikagiri Nagar’s Seuj Sangha on Tuesday, November 4, as Assam bid an emotional farewell to maestro Dipak Sarma. From 10 AM to 2 PM, admirers, artists, students, and cultural icons gathered to pay their final respects. His mortal remains, draped in the traditional Assamese gamosa and adorned with flowers, lay in repose as bamboo flute tributes echoed softly—an homage to the man whose music had touched countless lives and transcended borders.
Earlier in the morning, Sarma’s body arrived in Guwahati from Chennai aboard a special chartered flight. After landing shortly after sunrise, his remains were taken to his residence at Ambikagiri Nagar, where close family members performed traditional rituals. As the day progressed, long queues formed at Seuj Sangha, where cultural organisations and members of the artistic fraternity offered floral tributes and shared memories of the soft-spoken, humble artist who let his music speak more than words ever could.
Dipak Sarma, aged 57, passed away at 6:15 AM on Monday, November 3, at a hospital in Chennai after battling a rare liver ailment. He had been under treatment for months—first in Guwahati and later in Chennai for advanced care. His final rites will be conducted with full state honours at Navagraha crematorium. Known for his extraordinary ability to blend classical finesse with the soulful simplicity of Assamese folk, Sarma leaves behind a legacy of music that mirrored the spirit and serenity of Assam.
