Vemulawada Shiva Kalyanam: Hijras Celebrate Unique Weddings, Videos Go Viral

• Vemulawada Sri Parvati Rajarajeswara Swamy temple hosts its annual 5-day Shiva Kalyanamahotsavams from March 5th to 9th.
• A unique tradition sees Hijras and transgenders performing symbolic weddings among themselves, considering Lord Shiva their husband.
• Participants perform rituals like applying jilakara bellam, showering talambaralu, and tying mangalsutra.
• The main Kalyanam was held on March 6th at the Shivarchana stage for devotees, attended by Government Whip Adi Srinivas.
• The grand celebrations, including Rathotsavam and Trishulayatra, conclude on March 9th, with Kanyadatas offering a dowry of one thousand crores.