Gay couple enters into wedlock in Hyderabad, see pics

Hyderabad: For the first time in Telugu states, a gay couple has entered into a wedlock. Abhay Dange (34) and Supriyo Chakraborty (31) exchanged rings and vows at a private ceremony held at a resort on the outskirts of Hyderabad on December 18. The wedding, attended by 60 family members and close friends of the couple, was officiated by Sophia David, a trans woman from Hyderabad.

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As the same sex marriages are not legally recognised in India, Supriyo and Abhay held a 'promising ceremony' to make their eight-year-long relationship official.

Abhay, a Punjabi, is an IT professional who works for an e-commerce firm while Supriyo, a Bengali, is a hospitality professional.

The ceremony was held with the Bengali and Punjabi traditions. 'Haldi', 'mehendi' and 'sangeet' were held as part of the wedding celebrations which were also attended by members of LGBT community in Hyderabad.