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The camera has captured a close-up of this dancer, who is part of a group performance during Choreo Night. During Choreo Nite, dance teams from various colleges in India compete against each other. Proceeds from Choreo Nite usually go to a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) or a charity. During the 2005 edition of Saarang, during which this photograph was taken, the proceeds from Choreo Nite went towards the relief fund for the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, according to the Annual Report of 2004-2005. In 2005, Saarang was held from 21 to 26 January and Choreo Nite was held…

Spotlights shine on the stage and the dancers captured in this photograph from Choreo Nite 2005. The dancers are in a formation with the dancer in the front sitting on another dancer; the rest of the team is split towards the left and the right. Choreo Nite has two types of competitions: there are themed dances and non-themed dances named Theme and Non-Theme. It is unclear whether this performance was themed or non-themed. During Choreo Nite, dance teams from various colleges in India compete against each other. Proceeds from Choreo Nite usually go to a Non-Governmental Organisation (…

In the photograph, spotlights create an ethereal atmosphere on the Open Air Theatre (OAT) stage of IIT Madras during a Choreo Nite dance performance. A Saarang event, Choreo Nite, is a competition for dance teams from various colleges in India. In this photograph, a college dance team performs during the event. During the 2005 edition of Saarang, during which this photograph was taken, the proceeds from Choreo Nite went towards the relief fund for the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. In 2005, Saarang was held from 21 to 26 January and Choreo Nite was held on 23 January.

The event in this photograph appears to be a group music competition. Instruments seen in the image include tabla, guitar and keyboard. After a preliminary round, selected participants would have a final round where winners would be chosen. It is not clear whether this performance is for a preliminary or final round. In 2005, IIT Madras’ cultural festival Saarang, was conducted from 21 to 26 January, with events in music, debate, quiz, Informals, solo and group competitions, Decibels, Choreo Nite, and professional shows.  

This event was part of Choreo Nite at Saarang, held on 23 January, 2005. Choreo Nite has two types of competitions: there are themed dances and non-themed dances. It is not clear whether this performance was themed or non-themed. In this photograph, a dance team stands in a line and performs a dance step. Proceeds from Choreo Nite usually go to a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) or a charity. During the 2005 edition of Saarang, during which this photograph was taken, the proceeds from Choreo Nite went towards the relief fund for the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami which…

Part of a group event, this participant is pictured at the drums. This photograph was taken at a Music competition during the 2005 edition of Saarang. Shot on a camera, the photograph has retained the date and time that it was taken at. At the top right edge of the photograph, the date “24” and time “3:16 PM” place the event as having occurred at 3:16 p.m. on 24 January, 2005. This event took place in an area between the Humanities and Sciences Block (HSB) and the Open Air Theatre (OAT).

Possibly part of a group event, this participant is pictured playing a guitar. This photograph was taken at a Music competition during the 2005 edition of Saarang. The location of this event was at a place between the Humanities and Sciences Block (HSB) and the Open Air Theatre (OAT). Music events included solo and group events for light music and Western music. A large number of events and competitions were conducted during Saarang in 2005 including but not limited to: Music, Dance, Quiz, Debate, Antakshari, Fine Arts, Extempore, Radio Play, Crossie, Semi Classical Vocals, Potpourri,…

Together, the pattern on the dancers’ costume and the Saarang 2005 design make for an interesting, striking geometry. Part of Saarang, Choreo Nite is a competition in which dance teams from various colleges in India compete against each other. The event has two types of competitions: there are themed dances and non-themed dances. Proceeds from Choreo Nite usually go to a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) or a charity. During the 2005 edition of Saarang, during which this photograph was taken, the proceeds from Choreo Nite went towards the relief fund for the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake…

Prof. M. S. Ananth (Director, IIT Madras) and wife, Mrs. Jayashree Ananth are seated in the first row, the second and third from the right. There are also several other people visible in this image. IIT Madras’ annual cultural festival Saarang, in 2005, was held from 21 to 26 January with several events held at the Open Air Theatre (OAT). This photograph is from one of those days and has captured the front rows of the audience. The edge of the stage is visible in the bottom of the photograph.

Choreo Nite has two types of competitions: there are themed dances and non-themed dances called Theme and Non-Theme. From the basketball-design and graffiti-like backdrop, it appears that this performance was a themed dance. During Choreo Nite, dance teams from various colleges in India compete against each other. Proceeds from Choreo Nite usually go to a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) or a charity. During the 2005 edition of Saarang, during which this photograph was taken, the proceeds from Choreo Nite went towards the relief fund for the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami,…

A participant strums the guitar in this photograph. A microphone is also placed in front of the participant, implying that the participant is a vocalist as well. This event is one of the solo music events that took place during Saarang. There were also group events in Light Music and Western Music. After a preliminary round, selected participants would have a final round where winners would be chosen. All these events till date, take place across different venues in IIT Madras. In 2005, Saarang was held from 21 to 26 January.

A participant strums the guitar in this photograph. The guitar has the name “Dream Theater” and “DT” on it: Dream Theater is an American progressive metal band. The photographed event is one of the solo music events that took place during Saarang. There were also group events in Light Music and Western Music. After a preliminary round, selected participants would have a final round where winners would be chosen. All these events till date, take place across different venues in IIT Madras. This edition of Saarang was held from 21 to 26 January 2005.

The camera has captured a close-up of this dancer, who is part of a group performance during Choreo Night. During Choreo Nite, dance teams from various colleges in India compete against each other. Proceeds from Choreo Nite usually go to a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) or a charity. During the 2005 edition of Saarang, during which this photograph was taken, the proceeds from Choreo Nite went towards the relief fund for the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami,according to the Annual Report of 2004-2005. In 2005, Saarang was held from 21 to 26 January and Choreo Nite was held…

Dancers perform a step in synchronisation during Choreo Nite on 23 January 2005. Choreo Nite has two types of competitions: there are themed dances and non-themed dances. This performance may have been a non-themed one. During Choreo Nite, dance teams from various colleges in India compete against each other. Proceeds from Choreo Nite usually go to a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) or a charity. During the 2005 edition of Saarang, during which this photograph was taken, the proceeds from Choreo Nite went towards the relief fund for the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami which…

A Saarang event, Choreo Nite has two types of competitions: themed and non-themed dances. This performance was most probably a themed dance as can be seen from a special backdrop used by the dancers. The photograph shows a college dance team performing their dance during Choreo Nite, which was held on 23 January, 2005. Proceeds from Choreo Nite usually go to a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) or a charity. During the 2005 edition of Saarang, during which this photograph was taken, the proceeds from Choreo Nite went towards the relief fund for the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami…