As Indian law doesn't recognise same-sex marriages, Supriyo Chakraborty and Abhay Dang decided to officially solemnise their relationship with a 'promising ceremony'. This is the first gay marriage in the Telangana state.
Please click on the images for a look at ' the ceremony.
IMAGE: Supriyo Chakraborty and Abhay Dang show their hands decorated with mehendi during their promising ceremony.
All photographs: PTI Photo
IMAGE: Friends shower flower petals on Supriyo and Abhay during the ceremony.
Photographs curated by Anant Salvi/ Rediff.com
Feature Presentation: Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com
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