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Transgender religious order gets rare approval at India’s Hindu festival
Transgender activists often shunned by society say they have found rare acceptance at India's Hindu Kumbh Mela festival by giving blessings ...
Inter Press Service28d
World’s Largest Religious Gathering Becomes Trans-Inclusive Despite Controversies
Clad in a saffron robe and headgear with her forehead painted with turmeric and vermillion, Nandagiri is a Mahamandaleshwar—one of the highest-ranking monks of the Kinnar Akhada (Transgender Arena) at ...
NDTV20d
On Divya Bharti's Birthday, Mamta Kulkarni Shares An Instagram Story In Remembrance Of Her Late Friend
Meanwhile, talking about Mamta Kulkarni, the Karan Arjun actress recently made headlines after she announced her return to Kinnar Akhada as Mahamandaleshwar. She rejoined the Kinnar Akhada just ...
The Victoria Advocate22d
Transgender religious order gets rare approval at India Hindu festival
It also includes the transgender Kinnar Akhada. Traditionally, Hinduism had only 13 religious akhada groups which only included men. The transgender Kinnar Akhada changed that when they were ...
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Mamta Kulkarni remembers late Divya Bharti on her birthday
Mamta announced her return to Kinnar Akhada after resigning from her position as Mahamandaleshwar. She expressed gratitude to her guru for reinstating her and dedicated her life to Sanatan Dharma.
Yahoo News Singapore21d
Transgender religious order gets rare approval at India Hindu festival
It also includes the transgender Kinnar Akhada. Traditionally, Hinduism had only 13 religious akhada groups which only included men. The transgender Kinnar Akhada changed that when they were accepted ...