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Mrs. Jayashree Ananth lights the kuthu vilakku, Saarang 2005

Cultural Events , Cultural Activities

The people in this photograph include Mrs. Jayashree Ananth (in a maroon sari), the wife of Director M. S. Ananth, lighting the kuthu vilakku, with chief guest Mr. K. S. Sarma (I.A.S.) towards the right side of the photograph; Prof. M. S. Ananth (Director of IIT Madras, 2001-2011) is seen behind the chief guest, viewing the proceedings of the ceremony. The chief guest accepts a lit candle in the photograph.

The kuthu vilakku is lit to open important occasions. This photograph was taken during the inauguration of the 2005 edition of the 6-day annual cultural festival of IIT Madras, Saarang. Saarang 2005 was held from 21 to 26 January.  Numerous events and competitions, professional live music shows and workshops took place during the cultural festival.

Collection:
Central Photographic Section Collection
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Photograph ID:
001/0094/IMG_2947_1
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Date:
21-26 January 2005
Event:
Saarang 2005
Place:
Centre for Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR) Auditorium

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