Makar Sankra Makar Sankranti@Mahakumbh: Trans sadhus take dip, pray for happiness, prosperity of nation

Transgender sadhus of the Kinnar Akhada, led by their head, Acharya Maha Mandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, and members of the community took a dip at Sangam along with sadhus of Juna Akhada on Tuesday.

Sadhus of Kinnar Akhada and members of trans community led by Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi taking a dip at Sangam during Amit Snan in Prayagraj on Tuesday (Anil Kumar Maurya/HT)

The Kinnar Akhada, along with their hundreds of trans community members, arrived in a procession of 51 ‘chariots’ at Sangam Nose, becoming a major highlight of the first Amrit Snan of the mega fair.

In the afternoon, Akahada members took a dip, praying for the welfare and progress of the nation while celebrating Makar Sankranti.

Members of the Kinnar Akhada made their way to the Sangam, chanting ‘Har Har Mahadev’ with fervour. The Acharya Maha Mandaleshwar walked in the centre, sheltered under an umbrella, accompanied by other Mahamandaleshwars of the Akhada.

During this procession, the sadhus of the Kinnar Akhada also showcased traditional weapons. Brandishing swords and chanting slogans, they marked the beginning of the Amrit Snan with great enthusiasm. nti@Mahakumbh: Trans sadhus take dip, pray for happiness, prosperity of nation

The Kinnar Akhada, along with their hundreds of trans community members, arrived in a procession of 51 ‘chariots’ at Sangam Nose

Transgender sadhus of the Kinnar Akhada, led by their head, Acharya Maha Mandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, and members of the community took a dip at Sangam along with sadhus of Juna Akhada on Tuesday.

Sadhus of Kinnar Akhada and members of trans community led by Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi taking a dip at Sangam during Amit Snan in Prayagraj on Tuesday (Anil Kumar Maurya/HT)

The Kinnar Akhada, along with their hundreds of trans community members, arrived in a procession of 51 ‘chariots’ at Sangam Nose, becoming a major highlight of the first Amrit Snan of the mega fair.

In the afternoon, Akahada members took a dip, praying for the welfare and progress of the nation while celebrating Makar Sankranti.

Members of the Kinnar Akhada made their way to the Sangam, chanting ‘Har Har Mahadev’ with fervour. The Acharya Maha Mandaleshwar walked in the centre, sheltered under an umbrella, accompanied by other Mahamandaleshwars of the Akhada.

During this procession, the sadhus of the Kinnar Akhada also showcased traditional weapons. Brandishing swords and chanting slogans, they marked the beginning of the Amrit Snan with great enthusiasm.

Courtesy : Feminism In India 

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