13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Aravani Widows
During this unique festival, transgenders get married to God Aravan, the day previous when he sacrificed himself in the mythical war of Mahabharat. And on the next day, the day he sacrificed himself, the transgenders grief over his death and change into white clothes signifying to adapt the life of a widow
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 05.2015 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2015 |
Photo Location: | Villupuram, India |
Camera: | Canon EOS 5D Mark III |
Copyright: | © Arka Dutta |