Meet The Elephant Calf Named After Zubeen Garg's Song

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A newborn elephant calf in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has been named 'Mayabini'.

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The calf has been named after Zubeen Garg's beloved song that became an anthem for his fans.

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The female calf was born to Kuwari, one of Kaziranga's most cherished elephants.

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It was named to honour Zubeen Garg, the Assamese cultural icon, who died in Singapore on September 19.

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'Mayabini ratir buku' song was sung by Garg and he had once said it should be sung when he dies.

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The song became an anthem for his fans as they sang it throughout his last journey.

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Assam's Environment and Forest Minister, Chandra Mohan Patowary announced on X that the female calf was born to 'Kuwari'.

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"With immense affection and public goodwill, we've named her 'Mayabini'," he said.

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