Pune: The members of LGBTQ+ community in Pune have joined hands to form a dhol tasha pathak. Named after Shikhandi, a mythological character (warrior) from Mahabharata who was said to be a transgender ...

The LGBTQ+ community in Pune has established a dhol tasha pathak named Shikhandi to participate in this year's Ganapati festival. Originally intended for transgenders, it now includes 30 members.

Shikhandi’s historic performance at Pune’s Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganesh mandal celebrates diversity and inclusivity, redefining tradition and empowering the transgender community A groundbreaking ...

Pune’s Ganesh immersion procession, known for its devotion and cultural vibrancy, was marred by disturbing incidents involving dhol-tasha pathak volunteers; and lasted for a jaw-dropping 32.26 hours, ...