The lighting of the kuthu vilakku, Saarang 2005 Inauguration
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This photograph was taken on 21 January 2005 during the inauguration ceremony of Saarang 2005. In the photograph, the Director of IIT Madras (2001-2011), Prof. M. S. Ananth, and the chief guest, Mr. K. S. Sarma, IAS, are seen standing around a kuthu vilakku during the inauguration ceremony. Director M. S. Ananth’s wife Mrs. Jayashree Ananth is seen at the left side of the photograph in a maroon sari.
This edition of Saarang took place from 21 to 26 January 2005, with events and competitions for college students like Sports Quiz, Business Quiz, Debate, Antakshari, Light Music, Western Music, etc.
Professional live shows like the Rock Show, Jazz Show and Classical Music Nite were held in the Open Air Theatre (OAT). Also held in the Open Air Theatre were Choreo Nite, a dance competition for college students, and Decibels, a Western Music band competition.
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