A scene near counters and stalls during Mardi Gras (1983)

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Cultural Events , Student Activities

In the photograph, students (possibly attendees or participants), who are accompanied by a nun, can be seen taking a pause near the stalls and counters that were possibly outside the Open Air Theatre in the campus, during Mardi Gras ‘83. The photograph shows the food counters behind the students, such as the ‘Kwality Ice-Creams’ stall. There is also a ‘zorb ball’ or a geodesic dome in the background.

Similar scenes with stalls and counters can be seen today at ‘Saarang,’ the cultural festival at IIT Madras, where students take a break from the events to catch a bite or relax with their friends.

Collection:

N S Vinodh Collection

Album Name:

Mardi Gras -1983

Photograph ID:

001/0415/0004

Album ID:

0415

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