The audience during an event at Mardi Gras, 1983

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Cultural Events , Student Activities

In the photograph, Sridhar (on the extreme right) and Srikanth Sundararajan (second from right) are seen seated during an event, both of whom graduated in 1984. Sameer Padalkar (Electronics Engineering, batch of 1984) and Nijanand Datar are also seen in the photograph.

Mardi Gras was regarded as one of the largest cultural festivals in the country, with several colleges from all over the country participating each year. The skits and several other events in 1983, were conducted in the Central Lecture Theatre. The events took place at different venues such as the Central Lecture Theatre, Open Air Theatre and other halls at the Humanities and Sciences Block. Events such as Indian Light Music and Fine Arts Competition took place at Shanti Kunj, in 1986, along with sylvan and silent surroundings.

Collection:

N S Vinodh Collection

Album Name:

Mardi Gras 1983

Photograph ID:

001/0417/0006

Album ID:

0417

Event:

Mardi Gras

Date:

26 to 30 January 1983

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:

Central Lecture Theatre