<p>Saarang, the annual cultural festival of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) will be conducted completely in physical mode this year with a slew of diverse events planned on campus, featuring nearly 100 events between January 11 and January 15.</p>.<p>Saarang 2023, whose theme is ‘Mystic Hues’, is expected to attract a footfall of over 80,000 from over 500 colleges across the country, even as over 850 students of IIT-M across various years and departments are working to make this edition a success.</p>.<p>“Very excited to host Saarang 2023 after two years of Covid. We are seeing a very large participation in PAN-India and no doubt the week will be a very colourful and festive one and make for an enjoyable time. Wishing the best for all participants and thanking all the sponsors for their generous financial contributions,” Prof V Kamakoti, Director, IIT-M, said.</p>.<p>For this year’s social cause, Saarang launched ‘Panacea’, a campaign surrounding health and hygiene awareness, aimed at encouraging healthy habits to thwart disease breakouts, the IIT-M said, adding many means of spreading the message of cleanliness and sanitation are underway.</p>.<p>Giving participants a wide variety of choices to choose from more than 100-odd events, Saarang 2023 promises to be a hub of cultural talent and a beacon to cultural enthusiasts around the country. The five-day fest will feature the Institute’s many cultural clubs, ranging from oratory and comedy to fine arts and writing and the nascent culinary<br />arts club, the institute said.</p>.<p>“The fest is looking forward to hosting a Global Village on the KV Grounds bringing with it the WorldFest acts and many other international flavours. Alongside the Global Village, the Adventure Zone makes a comeback, bringing with it the popular Silent Disco, among other favourite rides,” Sri Ram K, Cultural Affairs Secretary, Arts, IIT-M, said.</p>
<p>Saarang, the annual cultural festival of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) will be conducted completely in physical mode this year with a slew of diverse events planned on campus, featuring nearly 100 events between January 11 and January 15.</p>.<p>Saarang 2023, whose theme is ‘Mystic Hues’, is expected to attract a footfall of over 80,000 from over 500 colleges across the country, even as over 850 students of IIT-M across various years and departments are working to make this edition a success.</p>.<p>“Very excited to host Saarang 2023 after two years of Covid. We are seeing a very large participation in PAN-India and no doubt the week will be a very colourful and festive one and make for an enjoyable time. Wishing the best for all participants and thanking all the sponsors for their generous financial contributions,” Prof V Kamakoti, Director, IIT-M, said.</p>.<p>For this year’s social cause, Saarang launched ‘Panacea’, a campaign surrounding health and hygiene awareness, aimed at encouraging healthy habits to thwart disease breakouts, the IIT-M said, adding many means of spreading the message of cleanliness and sanitation are underway.</p>.<p>Giving participants a wide variety of choices to choose from more than 100-odd events, Saarang 2023 promises to be a hub of cultural talent and a beacon to cultural enthusiasts around the country. The five-day fest will feature the Institute’s many cultural clubs, ranging from oratory and comedy to fine arts and writing and the nascent culinary<br />arts club, the institute said.</p>.<p>“The fest is looking forward to hosting a Global Village on the KV Grounds bringing with it the WorldFest acts and many other international flavours. Alongside the Global Village, the Adventure Zone makes a comeback, bringing with it the popular Silent Disco, among other favourite rides,” Sri Ram K, Cultural Affairs Secretary, Arts, IIT-M, said.</p>