Ajmer Hosts First-Ever All India Transgender Conference

The historical 10-day transgender conference, All India Kinnar Mahasammelan, is being held for the first time in Ajmer at a private school in Vaishali Nagar. Beginning on February 17, 2025, with the traditional Khichdi Tulai ritual, the event brings together over 2,000 transgender members from across India to discuss pressing issues faced by the transgender community. The conference aims to promote social inclusion, cultural recognition, and religious harmony by addressing community rights, celebrating traditions, and fostering awareness through various rituals, discussions, and cultural events.

Key Highlights

• Venue: The All India Kinnar Mahasammelan serves as the first transgender conference of its kind to be held at a private school in Vaishali Nagar.

• Organizer: Gaddipati Saloni Nayak, in memory of mentor Anita Bai

• Duration: 10 days (Starting February 17, 2025)

• Attendees: Over 2,000 transgender members from different states

• The conference focused on explaining transgender rights while exploring the cultural values and sacred beliefs of transgender communities.

Traditional Rituals and Cultural Events

• Khichdi Tulai Ritual: Opening ceremony offering food to Goddess Bahuchara

• During Kalash Puja participants conduct a prayer ceremony that involves presenting offerings to reflect the welcome of guests.

• Chak Pujan: Followed by a grand procession through Ajmer

Security and Participation Guidelines

• The event permits admittance only to selected participants who received an official invitation.

• A security team checks all attendees who want to enter the premises.

• Every conference guest must make a compulsory stop at Bahuchara Temple prior to the event.

Special Features and Facilities

• A 20-meter pavilion serves as the large setup that features live LED broadcasts.

• The gathering provides community facilities through medical help and banking together with perfume shops and travel booking services.

• Kinnar Akhara Parishad distributes appreciation to PM Narendra Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath along with other leaders for their support.

Impact of the Conference

• Social Inclusion benefits from the national exposure of transgender issues through this event.

• Religious Harmony: Encourages unity among Hindus, Muslims, and all faiths

• The marketplaces together with service options create economic opportunities which in turn brings people together.

• Cultural Recognition: Strengthens the role of transgender traditions in Indian society

Conclusion

Ajmer hosted the All India Kinnar Mahasammelan which established important achievements for transgender rights and spiritual progress and community well-being. The event promotes social inclusion and creates awareness while empowering transgender people all over India through its integration of religious practices and cultural recognition and social dialogue activities.