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This photograph is of a student participating in one of Saarang’s Music competitions. The participant is photographed singing into a microphone and appears to be a solo participant. Music events included solo and group events for light music and Western music. 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.

This photograph was taken during Decibels in 2005. Pictured in the image are band members, all looking towards their right-hand side. Two of the members visible hold guitars whereas the band member on the far left of the photograph is holding a tambourine. Decibels is a competition for bands across India; and according to articles, the winning band receives an opportunity to open the Rock Show. Here, in the photograph, it appears that this band was listening to some information as they stood on the stage. Saarang, in 2005, was conducted from 21 to 26 January and saw a large audience for…

The spotlights fall on the stage in various colours as a band member plays the guitar in this image. The spotlights also seem to momentarily turn the drums, visible in the background, into green. Decibels, a Saarang competition for Western music bands, was held during one of the 6 days of Saarang. In 2005, Saarang was held from 21 to 26 January.  According to the Annual Report of 2004-2005, Saarang 2005 saw a large audience for many of its live music events.

This could be a solo music event, with the participant in the photograph singing. Music events included solo and group events for light music and Western music. 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. Apart from these events, there were also other events called Informals. All these events till date, take place across different venues in IIT Madras. In 2005, Saarang was held from 21 to 26 January.

This photograph was taken during Saarang 2005 which was conducted from 21 to 26 January. In this photograph, a participant is at the keyboard. The keyboard in the image is a Yamaha keyboard, model PSR 8000. This may possibly have been part of a group music performance, though it is not clear which music event this was. The event took place at a location between the Humanities and Sciences Block (HSB) and the Open Air Theatre (OAT).

Choreo Nite has two types of competitions: there are themed dances and non-themed dances. From the special backdrop that the dance team has used, this performance may have been a themed dance. 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.…

This photograph is of a dance performance during Choreo Nite. It appears as though some dance members are leaving; another team or the next section of dancers is seen waiting in the wings of the stage. Choreo Nite has two types of competitions: there are themed dances and non-themed dances. It is unclear from this photograph whether this dance was themed or non-themed. 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,…

In this photograph, a college dance team performs as another section of dancers is seen in the background, 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 went towards the relief fund for the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami which occurred on 26 December, according to the Annual Report of 2004-2005. Choreo Nite was held on 23…

The spotlights on the stage fall across its backdrop and the dancers. The dancers appear to be wearing sequinned clothing. Choreo Nite has two types of competitions: there are themed dances and non-themed dances. It is unclear whether this performance was themed or non-themed. 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…

In this photograph, a group event is seen taking place at an outdoor location between the Humanities and Sciences Block (HSB) and the Open Air Theatre (OAT), perhaps acoustic or a cappella due to the lack of instruments seen on the stage and a participant (second from the left) maintaining pitch possibly while harmonising with the group. There was a wide variety of events conducted during Saarang 2005 according to the event schedule. This edition of Saarang took place from 21 to 26 January, 2005.

The camera has captured a close-up of this dancer, who is part of a group performance during Choreo Night. 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. In 2005, Saarang was held from 21 to 26 January and Choreo Nite was held on 23 January.

In this photograph, Mrs. Jayashree Ananth, the wife of Prof. M. S. Ananth (Director of IIT Madras) hands over what could be a prize or award to a performer or participant at Saarang 2005. Within the photograph, the background with the words “Decibels 2005” is partially visible; this conveys that this photograph was taken on the day that Decibels was held. Saarang, in 2005, was held from 21 to 26 January.  A similar photograph has been found in Album 0111 under the photograph ID 001/0091/IMG_2866_2. It can be viewed here.

Part of a group event, this participant is pictured playing the guitar. 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 “1:55 PM” place the event as having occurred at 1:55 p.m. on 24 January 2005. The location of this event was a place between the Humanities and Sciences Block (HSB) and the Open Air Theatre (OAT) where a stage was set up for the event.

Choreo Nite was held on 23 January, 2005. 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 Indian Ocean earthquake and…

A participant for a Music competition plays the keyboard during Saarang in 2005. The keyboard in the image is a model from Yamaha. Music events included light music, Western music, and Decibels. 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.