On Thursday afternoon, the Shri Khatu Shyam Nishan Kalash procession was taken out by the transgender community in Secunderabad town. The procession started from the ancient Baldev Temple on GT Road in the town and was led by the prominent Guru Rani Kinnar.
Transgenders, dressed in colorful traditional attire, paraded through the town to the beat of drums and other musical instruments. The procession passed through Vijay Dwar, Bada Kabadi Bazaar, and Hanuman Chowk before concluding at the Shiva Temple in Ramwada.
Along the route, townspeople showered flowers on the procession. A large number of people gathered to watch the procession. The police administration maintained security arrangements during this time.
On this occasion, Guru Rani Kinnar said that this tradition is a symbol of the cultural identity of the transgender community and conveys a message of love and brotherhood in society. She also informed that a night-long vigil (Jagran) would be organized at the Shiva Temple to mark the New Year.
Hemant Kumar, Secunderabad
Courtesy: Hindi News