Co-Founders Of Mist LGBTQ Foundation Tie The Knot During Pride Month

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Co-Founders Of Mist LGBTQ Foundation Tie The Knot During Pride Month

Co-Founders Of Mist LGBTQ Foundation Tie The Knot During Pride Month Co-founders of Mist LGBTQ Foundation, Shayam Konnur and Ram Sridhar, tied the knot on June 13 in both Hindu as well as Christian ceremonies. Mist LGBTQ Foundation is one of the prominent LGBTQ+ organisations in Pune. There was haldi, mehendi and sangeet leading to a Hindu wedding, and a Christian wedding followed by a warm reception.

Maharashtra’s first transgender Dhol Tasha Pathak 'The Shikhandi' was a part of the festivities. Mansavi, founder of Shikhandi Dhol Tasha Pathak, said, "This marriage is a testimony to the progress we have made in society and a symbol of hope for many more in the LGBTQ+ community who wish to celebrate their love openly and without fear. Shayam and Ram's marriage shows us that happiness, marriage and recognition are for everyone, regardless of their gender and sexuality." Anil Malla, one of the volunteers at the Mist LGBTQ Foundation who attended the wedding, added, "Love knows no bounds, and neither should the law. May Ram and Shayam's celebration be a beacon of hope for legal recognition, granting them fundamental rights like inheritance, adoption, etc."

As the rainbow flags fluttered and the dhols echoed with pride, Shayam and Ram’s wedding became more than just a union of two souls , it became a powerful statement of love, visibility, and resilience. In a country where LGBTQ+ rights are still evolving, their celebration stands as a shining example of courage and acceptance, inspiring countless others to dream of a future where love truly knows no bounds.