About
Anokha, the national techfest of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore, is a 3-day congregation of some of the brightest minds in India. Founded in 2010, Anokha has grown by leaps and bounds and has progressed to become one of the leading techfests in India. Anokha has successfully completed ten editions and boasts an average annual participation of over 10,000 outstanding students from top-ranking engineering institutions in India like IITs, BITS, NITs and IIITs as well as partner universities in USA and Europe namely University of New Mexico, EVRY France and Uppsala University-Sweden.
Anokha 2023 techfest is proud to be recognized as a supporting event of the prestigious Civil20 (C20), official engagement group of G20. The fest orchestrates a plethora of workshops, innovation showcases and a techfair aligning to the various working groups of C20, which are hosted by Amrita University under the guidance of world-renowned humanitarian leader, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (AMMA), the Chancellor of the university.
Eventide, the cultural extravaganza of Anokha, has brought joy to thousands over the past decade through explosive performances from talented and captivating artists. The performances leave our audience in awe, showcasing the magnificence of human expression through art. Some passionate artists who have previously graced the stage include percussionist Sivamani; playback singers Vijay Prakash, Karthik, Benny Dayal, Haricharan, Rahul Nambiar, Alaap Raju, Shaktisree Gopalan, Sunitha Sarathy, Ranjani-Gayatri, and Nikita Gandhi. Eventide has become a platform for the celebration of India’s rich cultural heritage and diversity featuring performers from all over the country. Between soulful classical music, scintillating film numbers and explosive percussion, we’ve explored every genre you can name. It’s been an incredible experience to witness the dedication of the performers who have left a lasting impression on the audience.
Techfair brings students from different universities across the country and gives them an opportunity to showcase their novelty to industrialists and resource persons. One of the best platforms to exhibit talent and innovation, this extravagant showcase brought together under a single roof not only helps students showcase their talent, but also acts as a fantastic opportunity to learn & grow.