For the first time, Kumbh Mela will see the participation from the transgender community. The Kinnar Akhada will debut this year at the Kumbh Mela to be held in Prayagraj.
This is a massive step forward towards inclusion of transgenders.
Laxmi Narayan Tripathi from the akhada calls it, an “akhada beyond sexuality” and is thrilled to be a part of it at Kumbh.
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“For us, this participation is about mainstream society accepting us. The creator is within us and once we die, we will go back to him. Our doors are open for all,” she said. She added that the acceptance of third gender is remarkable in a conservative society like ours.