Etymologically , the word ‘ Techkriti ’ is composed Come_together of two words , ‘ Tech ’ in English which stands for technology and ‘ Kriti ’ in Sanskrit stands for creation , hence , the word ‘ Techkriti ’ signifies creation or innovation in technology .

Saarang ( means 'Chital ' or Spotted Deer in Sanskrit , a common sight on IIT Madras campus ) is the annual social and cultural festival of IIT Madras .