A play performed during Mardi Gras, 1983

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Cultural Events , Student Activities

In this photograph, “Mardi Gras 83” is visible on the stage as a play takes place as part of Mardi Gras 1983. The location of the play shows a tailoring shop. A ceiling fan is also seen in the photograph. The image is slightly obscured by a light.

Mardi Gras, IIT Madras’s cultural festival, is now known by the name Saarang. Mardi Gras ‘83 took place over a period of 5 days from 26 to 30 January 1983 and competitions that were held included Indian light music, Indian classical Music, music quiz, western music, quiz, fine arts, informal events, photography, drama, and debate.

Collection:

N S Vinodh Collection

Album Name:

Mardi Gras '83 (II)

Photograph ID:

001/0418/0030

Album ID:

0418

Event:

Mardi Gras '83

Photographer:

N. S. Vinodh. After completing an early education in Bangalore, N. S. Vinodh obtained his B. Tech. in Civil Engineering from IIT Madras in 1986. Being the secretary of the Photography Club at IIT Madras during his third year, he was an avid photography enthusiast. He then went on to complete his MBA from IIM, Lucknow, and later spent his career holding senior positions in the field of corporate real estate with leading multinational financial services companies. He continued to pursue his hobby of photography, integrating it with his love of travel and wildlife.

Place:

Open Air Theatre (OAT)