An event in progress at Mardi Gras, 1983, at Shanti Kunj

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Cultural Events , Student Activities

In this image, an outdoor event is being held at Shanti Kunj as part of Mardi Gras ‘83. Held for 5 days from 26 to 30 January 1983, the events of Mardi Gras 1983 comprised all the events of Mardi Gras including Fine Arts, music, drama, debate, Just a Minute, quiz, photography, and dance.

The event in this photograph was held in Shanti Kunj. The other locations for Mardi Gras events included Central Lecture Theatre (CLT) and Open Air Theatre (OAT) among others.

Also visible in this photograph is a banner behind the participants, showing that Adayar Gate Hotel was the sponsor for this event.

Collection:

N S Vinodh Collection

Album Name:

Mardi Gras '83 (II)

Photograph ID:

001/0418/0011

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