Saarang...

The very word generates excitement among youth across the country. Drawing more than 20,000 people in the 18-35 age group, Saarang sets the standard as far as cultural festivals go. This annual festival conducted by IIT-Madras and held on its vast and serene campus is forgotten by none who attend it, whether they participate or come to witness the spectacle. Saarang is conducted during the final week of January, and made possible every year by the determined efforts of hundreds of students.

With an expected footfall of 50,000, this five-day festival is the traditional meeting place for the young and those young at heart. Saarang is characterised with the days jam-packed with events and competitions, which present one with an opportunity to showcase their talent in front of vast crowds. Be it with events like Dramatics and Just A Minute or musical displays such as Decibels, Saarang has the crowds asking for more. And the crowning glory of the festival takes place every night, under the title of Professional Shows, wherein the best professional artistes from India and abroad perform.

Saarang 2008 promises to be bigger and better than ever before this time around. With new events including a Freestyle Dance Competition and Queen of Sheeba, as well as an array of workshops to suit all tastes, Saarang reaches out to a larger section of the crowd. To top it all, prize money for group events has been increased substantially.

It’s time for another Saarang. Welcome to Saarang 2008.