Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, an Indian transgender activist and leader of the monastic order"Kinnar akhara" returns in a procession after ritualistic dip on the auspicious day of Basant Panchami at Sangam, the confluence of sacred rivers the Yamuna, the Ganges and the mythical Saraswati, during the Kumbh Mela or the Pitcher Festival, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh state, India, . The Kumbh Mela is a series of ritual baths by Hindu sadhus, or holy men, and other pilgrims at Sangam that dates back to at least medieval times. Pilgrims bathe in the river believing it cleanses them of their sins and ends their process of reincarnation

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India Kumbh - 10 Feb 2019

Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, leader of the "Kinnar Akhara", a monastic order of the transgender community meets with followers at the Kumbh Mela festival in Pragraj, India, Tuesday, Feb.5, 2019. The Kumbh Mela is a series of ritual baths by Hindu holy men, and other pilgrims that dates back to at least medieval times

India Kumbh Festival - 05 Feb 2019

Laxmi Narayan Tripathi (C), the head of the Kinnar Akhara along with members of her transgender congregation, is seen before taking a 'shahi snan' or holy bath at the Sangam, confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Sarswati rivers, during the Kumbh Mela mass Hindu pilgrimage in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, 04 February 2019 (issued 10 February 2019). The Hindu festival is one of the biggest in India and the world with holy men called sadhu performing rituals.  The Kumbh Mela 2019 was held in Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh from 15 January 2019 to 04 March 2019.

Kumbh Mela festival in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India - 04 Feb 2019

Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, transgender activist and chief of the Kinnar Akhara, hoists the national flag on India's Republic day at the Sangam, the confluence of rivers Ganges and Yamuna, at the Sangam, in Prayagraj, India

Republic Day, Allahabad, India - 26 Jan 2019

Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, transgender activist and chief of the Kinnar Akhara, center in white, celebrates with others after hoisting the national flag on India's Republic day at the Sangam, the confluence of rivers Ganges and Yamuna, at the Sangam, in Prayagraj, India

Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, an Indian transgender activist and leader of the "Kinnar akhara" monastic order, participates in a procession during the Kumbh Mela festival in Allahabad, India. Kinnars celebrated their inclusion at Kumbh as a victory, but their greater acceptance by Hinduism's most powerful leaders, in the religious and political spheres, remains to be seen. Unlike other akharas, which are only open to Hindu men, Kinnar, founded in 2015, is open to all genders and religions

Third Gender, Allahabad, India - 15 Jan 2019

An Indian hijra walks on the banks after taking a dip along with other members of the newly formed "Kinnar akhara" monastic order on the auspicious Makar Sankranti day during the Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh state, India. Unlike other akharas, which are only open to Hindu men, Kinnar, founded in 2015, is open to all genders and religions. This is the first time the newly formed Kinnar Akhara, or monastic order, has set up camp at the massive temporary city in Prayagraj, led by transgender activist Laxmi Narayan Tripathi

India Third Gender - 15 Jan 2019

Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, center right, an Indian transgender activist and leader of the Kinnar Akhara monastic order, takes a dip along with other members of the order on the auspicious Makar Sankranti day during the Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh state, India. This is the first time Tripathi's newly formed Kinnar Akhara has set up camp at the massive temporary city in Prayagraj. The Kinnars' tent camp on the edge of the festival grounds is adorned with Ardhanari, the androgynous composite image of the Hindu god Shiva and his consort Parvati, that religious scholars date to the 1st century

Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, center left, a transgender activist and founder of the "Kinnar Akhara" monastic order arrive with other members of the order for a spiritual-cleansing dip on the auspicious Makar Sankranti day during the Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh state, India. Kinnars celebrated their inclusion at Kumbh as a victory, but their greater acceptance by Hinduism's most powerful leaders, in the religious and political spheres, remains to be seen. Unlike other akharas, which are only open to Hindu men, Kinnar, founded in 2015, is open to all genders and religions

Hindu holy men from one of the ancient and most orthodox akharas "Juna akhara" take a dip on auspicious Makar Sankranti day during the Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh state, India. The Juna Akhara is the only monastic order to have accepted the newly formed Kinnar Akhara, led by transgender activist Laxmi Narayan Tripathi. Unlike other akharas, which are only open to Hindu men, Kinnar, founded in 2015, is open to all genders and religions

Members of the newly formed "'Kinnar akhara" take a dip on the auspicious Makar Sankranti day during the Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh state, India. This is the first time the newly formed monastic order, led by transgender activist Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, has set up camp at the massive temporary city in Prayagraj. Unlike other akharas, which are only open to Hindu men, Kinnar, founded in 2015, is open to all genders and religions

A member of the "Kinnar Akhara" monastic order sits on a carriage during a procession on auspicious Makar Sankranti day during the Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh state, India. Unlike other akharas, which are only open to Hindu men, Kinnar, founded in 2015, is open to all genders and religions. On the Kumbh's first bathing day, transgender activist Laxmi Narayan Tripathi led a train of 21 tractor chariots from their tent camp to the bathing ghats with devotees following on foot as observers showered them with flower petals

Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, transgender activist and chief of the Kinnar Akhara, takes a ritualistic dip on the auspicious Makar Sankranti day during the Kumbh Mela, or pitcher festival, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh state, India, . The Kumbh Mela is a series of ritual baths by Hindu holy men, and other pilgrims at the confluence of three sacred rivers ? the Yamuna, the Ganges and the mythical Saraswati ? that dates back to at least medieval times. The city's Mughal-era name Allahabad was recently changed to Prayagraj

India Kumbh Festival - 15 Jan 2019

Head of Kinnar Akhara, a transgender congregation, Laxmi Narayan Tripathi (C) and members arrive to take a 'shahi snans' or holy bath at the Sangam river, the confluence of three of the holiest rivers in Hindu mythology, the Ganga, the Yamuna and the Saraswati, during Kumbh Mela festival in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, 15 January 2019. The Hindu festival is one of the biggest in India and will be held from 15 January to 04 March 2019 in Allahabad.

Kumbh Mela festival in Allahabad, India - 15 Jan 2019

epa07285384 Head of Kinnar Akhara, a transgender congregation, Laxmi Narayan Tripathi (C) and members arrive to take a 'shahi snans' or holy bath at the Sangam river, the confluence of three of the holiest rivers in Hindu mythology, the Ganga, the Yamuna and the Saraswati, during Kumbh Mela festival in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, 15 January 2019. The Hindu festival is one of the biggest in India and will be held from 15 January to 04 March 2019 in Allahabad.

Head of Kinnar Akhara, a transgender congregation, Laxmi Narayan Tripathi (C) and members take a 'shahi snans' or holy bath at the Sangam river, the confluence of three of the holiest rivers in Hindu mythology, the Ganga, the Yamuna and the Saraswati, during Kumbh Mela festival in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, 15 January 2019. The Hindu festival is one of the biggest in India and will be held from 15 January to 04 March 2019 in Allahabad.

Head of Kinnar Akhara, a transgender congregation, Laxmi Narayan Tripathi (C, front) and members take a 'shahi snans' or holy bath at the Sangam river, the confluence of three of the holiest rivers in Hindu mythology, the Ganga, the Yamuna and the Saraswati, during Kumbh Mela festival in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, 15 January 2019. The Hindu festival is one of the biggest in India and will be held from 15 January to 04 March 2019 in Allahabad.

Hindu devotees attend a reception hosted Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, an Indian transgender activist and head of "Kinnar Akhara" monastic order, during the Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India. Kinnars celebrated their inclusion at Kumbh as a victory, but their greater acceptance by Hinduism's most powerful leaders, in the religious and political spheres, remains to be seen. Hinduism's ancient Vedas scriptures describe transgender people, or hijras, as holding an integral space in society. For thousands of years, Hindu families have invited hijras to dance at religious affairs, births and marriages, considering their presence auspicious

India Third Gender - 14 Jan 2019

A Hindu devotee embraces Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, transgender activist and leader of "Kinnar Akhara" monastic order, during the Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India. Tripathi, who is also a Bollywood reality TV star and former Asia Pacific representative to the UN, is trying to break into the male-dominated world of Hinduism's high priests gathered this month in the north Indian city of Prayagraj on the Ganges river for the weeks-long Kumbh Mela festival, where tens of millions of Hindus travel every three years to take a holy dip. Unlike other akharas, which are only open to Hindu men, Kinnar, founded in 2015, is open to all genders and religions

Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, an Indian transgender activist and leader of the "Kinnar akhara" monastic order, celebrates the invitation by the "Juna Akhad"' to take part in the Kumbh's first royal bath, a sadhu-led procession into the river on Jan. 15, during the Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India. Kinnars celebrated their inclusion at Kumbh as a victory, but their greater acceptance by Hinduism's most powerful leaders, in the religious and political spheres, remains to be seen. Unlike other akharas, which are only open to Hindu men, Kinnar, founded in 2015, is open to all genders and religions

Hindu devotees take snapshots by the entrance to "Kinnar akhara," a monastic order formed by Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, who is among India's best-known transgender activists, during the Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India. The Kinnars' tent camp on the edge of the festival grounds is adorned with Ardhanari, the androgynous composite image of the Hindu god Shiva and his consort Parvati, that religious scholars date to the 1st century. Tripathi is trying to break into the male-dominated world of Hinduism's high priests gathered this month in the north Indian city of Prayagraj on the Ganges river for the weeks-long Kumbh Mela festival, where tens of millions of Hindus travel every three years to take a holy dip

Kinner Akhara Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi along with Juna Akhara Chief Hari Giri ji Maharaj after a meeting at Kumbh Region in Allahabad on 14-01-2019. (Photo by Prabhat Kumar Verma/Pacific Press) (Photo by Prabhat Kumar Verma/Pacific Press)//PACIFICPRESS_xyz00001664_000004/Credit:Prabhat Kumar Verma/SIPA/1901141749

Makar Sankranti celebrations, Allahabad, India - 14 Jan 2019

Kinner Akhara Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi along with Juna Akhara Chief Hari Giri ji Maharaj adress media afer a meeting at Kumbh Region in Allahabad on 14-01-2019. (Photo by Prabhat Kumar Verma/Pacific Press) (Photo by Prabhat Kumar Verma/Pacific Press)//PACIFICPRESS_xyz00001664_000007/Credit:Prabhat Kumar Verma/SIPA/1901141749

A Religious leader Namdeo Das Tyagi (R) known as Comptuer baba meets Head of Kinnar Akhara or transgender congregation Laxmi Narayan Tripathi (L) at Kumbh Mela festival in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, 14 January 2019. According to the news report, The Transgender sadhus (Holy people) are participating in the Kumbh festival for the first time. The Hindu festival is one of the biggest in India and the world with holy men called sadhu performing rituals. Kumbh Mela is being held from 15 January 2019 to 04 March 2019 in Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh.

Kumbh Mela festival in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India - 14 Jan 2019

Head of Kinnar Akhara or transgender congregation Laxmi Narayan Tripathi present to give blessings to the devotees at Kumbh Mela festival in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, 14 January 2019. According to the news report, The Transgender sadhus (Holy people) are participating in the Kumbh festival for the first time. The Hindu festival is one of the biggest in India and the world with holy men called sadhu performing rituals. Kumbh Mela is being held from 15 January 2019 to 04 March 2019 in Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh.

Indian people wait outside the tent of Head of Kinnar Akhara or transgender congregation Laxmi Narayan Tripathi to take blessings at Kumbh Mela festival in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, 14 January 2019. According to the news report, The Transgender sadhus (Holy people) are participating in the Kumbh festival for the first time. The Hindu festival is one of the biggest in India and the world with holy men called sadhu performing rituals. Kumbh Mela is being held from 15 January 2019 to 04 March 2019 in Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh.

Indian devotees take blessings from Head of Kinnar Akhara or transgender congregation Laxmi Narayan Tripathi (C) at Kumbh Mela festival in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, 14 January 2019. According to the news report, The Transgender sadhus (Holy people) are participating in the Kumbh festival for the first time. The Hindu festival is one of the biggest in India and the world with holy men called sadhu performing rituals. Kumbh Mela is being held from 15 January 2019 to 04 March 2019 in Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh.

Head of Kinnar Akhara or transgender congregation Laxmi Narayan Tripathi kisses a child while giving blessings to the devotees at Kumbh Mela festival in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, 14 January 2019. According to the news report, The Transgender sadhus (Holy people) are participating in the Kumbh festival for the first time. The Hindu festival is one of the biggest in India and the world with holy men called sadhu performing rituals. Kumbh Mela is being held from 15 January 2019 to 04 March 2019 in Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh.

A Religious leader Namdeo Das Tyagi (C) known as Comptuer baba meets Head of Kinnar Akhara or transgender congregation Laxmi Narayan Tripathi (L) at Kumbh Mela festival in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, 14 January 2019. According to the news report, The Transgender sadhus (Holy people) are participating in the Kumbh festival for the first time. The Hindu festival is one of the biggest in India and the world with holy men called sadhu performing rituals. Kumbh Mela is being held from 15 January 2019 to 04 March 2019 in Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh.

Head of Kinnar Akhara or transgender congregation Laxmi Narayan Tripathi (C) gives blessings to the devotees at Kumbh Mela festival in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, 14 January 2019. According to the news report, The Transgender sadhus (Holy people) are participating in the Kumbh festival for the first time. The Hindu festival is one of the biggest in India and the world with holy men called sadhu performing rituals. Kumbh Mela is being held from 15 January 2019 to 04 March 2019 in Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh.

A power bank is seen with a picture of Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, an Indian transgender activist and leader of the "Kinnar akhara" monastic order, during the Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India, Sunday. Tripathi is trying to break into the male-dominated world of Hinduism's high priests gathered this month for the weeks-long Kumbh Mela festival with her newly formed Kinnar Akhara which has set up camp at the massive temporary city in Prayagraj. Unlike other akharas, which are only open to Hindu men, Kinnar, founded in 2015, is open to all genders and religions

Third Gender, Allahabad, India - 13 Jan 2019

Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, an Indian transgender activist and leader of the "Kinnar akhara" monastic order, gives a kiss to a Hindu boy during a reception to followers at the Kumbh Mela festival in Allahabad, India. This is the first time Tripathi's newly formed Akhara has set up camp at the massive temporary city in Prayagraj. The Kinnars' tent camp on the edge of the festival grounds is adorned with Ardhanari, the androgynous composite image of the Hindu god Shiva and his consort Parvati, that religious scholars date to the 1st century

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