Vigil for Love
In the wake of the Orlando shooting, Mumbai held a rally called #VigilForLove to show solidarity and offer condolences to the victims of the horrendous incident. The LGBTQ community along with their heterosexual counterpart attended the event, showcasing an overpouring love and support that showed signs of acceptance when it comes to alternativce sexualities in a conservative and conflicting country such as India.
Under the rainbow flag. Mumbai 2016.
Two men hug at the commencement of the rally, wrapped around by the rainbow flag around them. Mumbai 2016.
Dhruv, a member of the LGBTQ community poses with a banner which reads "Pray for Orlando", at the Vigil for Love rally, in Mumbai 2016.
The rainbow flag tied up to the gates of the rally ground, flutters with the wind. Mumbai 2016.
Attendees of the rally gather to light candles and lay flowers in the memory of the victims of the shooting. Mumbai 2016.
Two bodies, wrapped in a rainbow flag. Mumbai 2016.
Showing solidarity. Mumbai 2016.
Placards display the messages and the notes scribbled by the people of Mumbai. Vigil for Love. 2016.
Crowds at the Vigil for Love really. Mumbai 2016.
A representative of the eunuch community of Mumbai speaks on behalf of the third gender, talking about the ills of the colonial law of Section 377 that discriminates against all members of the society with alternative sexualities. The Colonial-era Municipal Corporation of the city can be seen in the background. Mumbai 2016.
Under the flag. Mumbai 2016.
