Students at Shanti Kunj during Mardi Gras ‘83

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Cultural Events , Student Activities

This photo shows two students taking a break at Shanti Kunj during Mardi Gras ‘83. In the background, the image shows other participants taking part in what could be a sketching competition. Traditionally, the Fine Arts events were held at Shanti Kunj. Behind the two students, a Kwality Ice Creams cart is visible behind a tree. Though black and white, the photograph conveys clearly the amount of sunlight on that day.

Mardi Gras, now known as Saarang, was a cultural festival occurring annually for 5 days with dance, music, quiz, debate, sketching, photography, drama, and other competitions. Mardi Gras 1983 took place from 26 to 30 January 1983. From the name that this album was given, this album appears to comprise images from day 2 of Mardi Gras ‘83, meaning that this photograph was taken on 27 January 1983.

Collection:

N S Vinodh Collection

Album Name:

Mardi Gras '83 (II)

Photograph ID:

001/0418/0017

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:

Shanti Kunj