PHOTOS: For The First Time Ever, Transgenders' 'Kinnar Akhada' Makes Entry In Kumbh Mela

Indian members of Kinner ( eunuch ) Akhara , take part in a religious royal entry procession called ' Peshwai ' for upcoming Ardh Kumh Mela , in Allahabad on Jaunary 6, 2019./ ( (Photo by Ritesh Shukla/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Tripathi said, the society which took away the existence of being our human being with a lot of eyesight, we will request the same society that we are also your own children and are associated with Sanatan Dharma and want to get involved. We are hungry for love, we do not have any family. If you give love, then we will give a lot to the society. (Photo by Ritesh Shukla/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Laxmi Narayan Tripathi , head of Kinner ( eunuch ) Akhara , takes part in the religious royal entry procession. The scheme of Kannar Akhara is to establish its ashram in Kashi, Prayag, Haridwar and Nashik. (Photo by Ritesh SHukla ) (Photo by Ritesh Shukla/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

An Indian transgender dances during the Pehswai of the Kinner Akhara. Recently, Hindu saints belonging to different Akharas have made their entries. The Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad is an organisation of Hindu saints which works for the preservation of Hindu religion and culture. The Akharas are seen together especially during the Kumbha Mela. (Photo by Ritesh Shukla/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

The head of Kinner ( eunuch ) Akhara , blesses a child during the procession./ (Photo by Ritesh Shukla/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Kumbh Mela is touted as the biggest cultural and religious event in the world, the Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) has been accorded the status of world heritage by the UNESCO. The event, which will conclude on March 4, has been included in the list of 'intangible cultural heritage of humanity.' In picture: A pontoon bridge on river Ganga for the upcoming festivity. (Photo by Ritesh Shukla/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Kumbh Mela is a 45-days festival starting from January 2019. About 12 crore devotees are expected to visit Kumbh Mela starting at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh from January 15 and elaborate arrangements have been made to ensure their security and smooth conduct of the mega event. /Photo by Ritesh Shukla/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Indian naga sadhus or naked saints of 'Maha Nirvani Akhara' take part in a royal religious procession called ' Peshwai' at sangam , confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and mythological saraswati river , in Allahabad on January 1,2019 . Image: Getty Images