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This photograph shows students participating in the quiz competition during Mardi Gras 1983. At the panel, Prof. Sankaran Subramanian (Department of Chemistry),  is seen at the extreme left of the photo. The photograph also shows wires and spotlights at the Open Air Theatre (OAT). The quiz at Mardi Gras was one of its best-known events and was always accompanied by a large audience. Mardi Gras, now known as Saarang, was a cultural festival occurring annually for 5 days with dance, music, quiz, debate, sketching, photography, drama, and other competitions. Mardi Gras 1983 took place…

This photograph shows three participants during a musical performance at Mardi Gras, 1983. This event took place in the Central Lecture Theatre (CLT). One of the participants is using a veena and the other, a harmonium. The harmonium player also appears to be singing. Microphones are visible close to the musical instruments as they have been placed there to project the sounds to the audience. Mardi Gras, now known as Saarang, was a cultural festival occurring annually for 5 days with dance, music, quiz, debate, sketching, photography, drama, and other competitions. Mardi Gras 1983 took…

This photograph was taken during Mardi Gras, 1983. In the photograph, a student with a board hung on him stands as another student writes the words “What do you have today?” on the board. The board appears to have signatures on it. It may have been an announcement or an advertisement that was to be conveyed to the participants. The famed cultural festival of IIT Madras is now known by the name Saarang. Mardi Gras ‘83 took place over a period of 5 days from 26 to 30 January 1983. Many competitions were held during Mardi Gras including Indian light music, Indian classical Music, music…

In this photograph, students are sitting in Shanti Kunj, taking part in a Fine Arts event which could be painting as paint bottles and brushes are visible. It is seen that participants are also using boards to provide the sheets of paper stability. Behind these students, two more groups of participants are also seen. Mardi Gras, IIT Madras’s cultural festival, is now known by the name Saarang. Mardi Gras ‘83 took place over a period of 5 days from 26 to 30 January 1983 and competitions that were held included Indian light music, Indian classical Music, music quiz, western music, quiz, fine…

This photograph shows a student speaking at Mardi Gras’ debate competition in 1983. “DCM Data Products” is visible on the podium. The speaker, who is arguing the “for” in the debate, is Debjani Mukherjee, an alumna of IIT Madras (Department of Chemical Engineering). Mardi Gras, now known as Saarang, was a cultural festival occurring annually for 5 days with dance, music, quiz, debate, sketching, photography, drama, and other competitions. Mardi Gras 1983 took place from 26 to 30 January 1983. From the name that this album was given, this album appears to comprise images from day 2 of Mardi…

This photograph shows three students performing music at the Central Lecture Theatre (CLT) during Mardi Gras in 1983. The instruments being used are tabla and harmonium. In the photograph, the vocalist is seated in the centre. Mardi Gras, now known as Saarang, was a cultural festival occurring annually for 5 days with dance, music, quiz, debate, sketching, drama, fine arts, and other competitions. Mardi Gras 1983 took place from 26 to 30 January 1983. From the name that this album was given, this album seems to contain images from day 2 of Mardi Gras ‘83, suggesting that this photograph…

In this photograph, paints are open and brushes are being used by students, implying that this may have been part of a painting competition. Mardi Gras, IIT Madras’s cultural festival, is now known by the name Saarang. Mardi Gras ‘83 took place over a period of 5 days from 26 to 30 January 1983 and competitions that were held included Indian light music, Indian classical Music, music quiz, western music, quiz, fine arts, informal events, photography, and debate.

Taken at Mardi Gras ‘83, this photograph shows a Mardi Gras ticket counter, the student organisers of the event, other students, and a possible participant at the counter.  The other items visible in this image are two 1983 Mardi Gras posters announcing ‘The Ananda Shankar Experience’ with performances also by Pandit Ravi Shankar, Zakir Hussain and Pandit M. Janardhan, an NCC notice board with the words “NCC Notices” on it, a rolled-up banner, and a blackboard with ‘St. Johns’ and ‘Mt Carmel’  seen on it which is perhaps a scoreboard of Mardi Gras ‘83, keeping track of the points…

This photo shows two students taking a break at Shanti Kunj during Mardi Gras ‘83. In the background, the image shows other participants taking part in what could be a sketching competition. Traditionally, the Fine Arts events were held at Shanti Kunj. Behind the two students, a Kwality Ice Creams cart is visible behind a tree. Though black and white, the photograph conveys clearly the amount of sunlight on that day. Mardi Gras, now known as Saarang, was a cultural festival occurring annually for 5 days with dance, music, quiz, debate, sketching, photography, drama, and other competitions…

A dancer lifts another dancer during a bhangra performance at the Mardi Gras festival of 1983. ‘Mardi Gras’ is partially visible above the stage as is the logo of IIT Madras. A total of 6 dancers are seen taking part in the dance competition during Mardi Gras '83. This photograph was taken during Mardi Gras ‘83 which was held in the IIT Madras campus from 26 January to 30 January, 1983. A cultural festival with various events spread over a number of days, Mardi Gras was well-loved in its time and has since been known as Saarang. Mardi Gras comprised events of several types: arts and the…

This photograph shows two students performing music at the Central Lecture Theatre (CLT) during Mardi Gras in 1983. The instruments being used are tabla and sitar. Mardi Gras, now known as Saarang, was a cultural festival occurring annually for 5 days with dance, music, quiz, debate, sketching and other competitions. Mardi Gras 1983 took place from 26 to 30 January 1983. From the name that this album was given, this album seems to contain images from day 2 of Mardi Gras ‘83, suggesting that this photograph was taken on 27 January 1983. A similar photograph has been found in the same…

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The Heritage Centre would be grateful to receive more information regarding this photograph. This section will be updated when we receive more details.

The Heritage Centre would be grateful to receive more information regarding this photograph. This section will be updated when we receive more details.

The Heritage Centre would be grateful to receive more information regarding this photograph. This section will be updated when we receive more details.