Students perform Bhangda dance at the Second Institute Day, 1961

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Cultural Events , Institute Events , Student Activities

The dance was a part of the entertainment programme which consisted of plays and music performances. Institute Days of IIT Madras in the 1960s were known for their cultural performances and shows, which consisted of dances, plays and songs, among other entertainment programmes. There was also an award distribution ceremony where students, staff and faculty members were awarded prizes for their contributions to the institute in the field of academics and extracurricular activities.

From left, Mr. A. Rehman (confirmation required), Mr. Jagmohan Anand, Mr. Pritam Lal Kapur, Mr. R. Paul and Mr. Esmail A. Olia standing on Paul’s shoulders. (Identification by Mr. Anand Singh Bawa, Mr. K. Narayanan, Mr. Esmail A. Olia and Mr. Jagmohan Anand).

Bhangda is a traditional dance associated with the spring harvest festival. It originated in Sialkot in the Majha area of Punjab.

Collection:

Gourishankar Collection

Album Name:

Second Institute Day, 1961

Photograph ID:

001/0293/IMG_0132

Album ID:

0293

Date:

4 April 1961

Photographer:

C. Gourishankar (1936-2002). A geologist by qualification, Gourishankar started his career as a photographer after working for many years with the Geological Survey of India. In everything that he did, Gourishankar strove to achieve flawlessness and impeccable quality. Thus his photography too was characterised by this drive for perfection. Every photograph that Gourishankar took was meticulously planned and shot and printed with diligence and patience. Gourishankar carried out most of the official photography at IIT Madras in the 1960s.

Event:

Second Institute Day

Venue:

Premises of Cauvery Hostel