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Vemulawada Temple: Transgenders Tie Mangalsutras During Shiva Kalyanam
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Vemulawada Shivakalyanam: Hijras Symbolically Marry Lord Shiva, Tie Mangalasutras
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06-03-2026, 10:18
Vemulawada Shivakalyanam: Hijras Symbolically Marry Lord Shiva, Tie Mangalasutras
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Sri Parvati Rajarajeswara Swamy Temple in Vemulawada hosts its annual Shivakalyanam, the celestial wedding of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
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A unique tradition sees hundreds of Hijras (transgender individuals) perform their own symbolic weddings, considering Lord Shiva as their consort.
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Hijras tie a piece of turmeric as a Mangalasutra, marrying their chosen partners or symbolically marrying the Lord during the auspicious time.
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The five-day Shivakalyanam festival, known as Dakshina Kashi, attracts 50,000-60,000 devotees and 60-100 Hijras annually.
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Temple officials made grand arrangements, including accommodation, food, and water, with Government Whip Adi Srinivas also attending.
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