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In the image, all the dancers on the stage are captured at different points of the same dance step. The banner for Choreo Nite has a dancer in red upon it. The posture of the dancer in green nearest to the banner, almost makes it look like the poster’s dancer figure is balanced on top of the dancer on the stage. 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 has two types of competitions: there are themed dances and non-themed dances. This performance is a themed performance as seen from the props, costumes, and backdrop the team has chosen. 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 occurred on 26 December…

A music band performs on the stage in the Open Air Theatre (OAT) during Decibels in 2005. A Saarang event, Decibels is a competition for bands across India; and according to articles, the winning band receives an opportunity to open the Rock Show. Apart from events such as this, a wide variety of events and competitions were conducted during Saarang in 2005: Music, Dance, Quiz, Debate, Antakshari, Fine Arts, Extempore, etc., according to the schedule of events from 2005.   A similar photograph has been found in the same album under the photograph ID 001/0111/IMG_3358_1.

The letter ‘K’ is visible behind the two pigeons. Perhaps this letter is part of the Nokia banners that were hung at the Open Air Theatre (OAT) during Saarang. Nokia was the main sponsor for Saarang 2005. The pigeons seem to have been surprised by the flash from the camera that captured them but not startled enough that they flew away. Perhaps, they, too, just wanted to partake in the festivities that accompany Saarang. Presumably taken at the Open Air Theatre (OAT) at night, these two pigeons may have witnessed one of the professional shows or other events held in the evenings during…

Dancers are captured doing different types of hand-stands in this photograph during Choreo Nite. In 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 occurred on 26 December. Choreo Nite was held on 23 January 2005.

In this photograph, a college team makes a formation during their dance performance. This event was part of Choreo Nite at Saarang, held on 23 January 2005. Choreo Nite has two types of competitions: themed dances and non-themed dances. This particular performance may have been a themed dance as can be seen from the specific backdrop and props the dance team has used. 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…

This photograph is of a dance team that performed during Choreo Nite in 2005. While a dancer is in focus, other team members are also visible in the background. Choreo Nite was held on 23 January 2005. It is a competition among dance teams from different colleges in India. Proceeds from the event usually go to a charity or a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). The proceeds from the 2005 edition of Saarang went towards the fund relief for the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami which occurred on 26 December.

In this photograph, a music band performs on the stage in the Open Air Theatre (OAT) during Decibels in 2005. From the left to the right, the band members include a keyboard player, two vocalists, and two guitarists. A Saarang event, Decibels is a competition for bands across India; and according to articles, the winning band receives an opportunity to open the Rock Show. Apart from events such as this, a wide variety of events and competitions were conducted during Saarang in 2005: Music, Dance, Quiz, Debate, Antakshari, Fine Arts, Extempore, etc., according to the schedule of events from…

In this photograph, a participant is seen playing the guitar. This event may have been 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 on campus. In 2005, Saarang was held from 21 to 26 January.

This event may have been one of the solo music events that took place during Saarang. In the photograph, a participant sings at a Saarang music competition. 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 on campus. In 2005, Saarang was held from 21 to 26 January.

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 “1:09 PM” place the event as having occurred at 1:09 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).

Participants from a college dance team performing a dance step are captured in this photograph taken during Choreo Nite, 2005. Choreo Nite, a competition for college dance teams from India 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 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami which occurred on 26 December 2004.

Each costume used by the dance team members has a Yin and Yang symbol on its belt. The Yin and Yang symbol is known for duality and opposite but harmonious entities or forces. Choreo Nite has two types of competitions: there are themed dances and non-themed dances. Perhaps this performance may have been a Theme dance; however, it is not known for certain. 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…

In this photograph, a participant sings during a music competition accompanied by a pianist. After a preliminary round, selected participants would have a final round where winners would be chosen. The event taking place in this photograph was one of several conducted annually by IIT Madras during their cultural festival Saarang. In 2005, Saarang was held from 21 to 26 January and this photograph is from one of those 6 days. 

A fog machine has been used for this dance performance by a college team during Choreo Nite, lending the performance an aesthetic and distinctive atmosphere. The dancers in the image are all doing the same step. 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 occurred on…