The beat of the Nashik dhol and chanting of slogans reverberated in the air as the LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender) community came together for the Queer Pride March on Saturday. “This year, pride is not just about celebration, but also protest. It is heartening to see so many straight people here to support us as well as many community members showing their faces with pride,” said Pallav Patankar from the Humsafar Trust.

A gay couple shares a moment at the march. Pics/Bipin Kokate