Bangalore Unmasked

By Sharath Iyengar
Photography by Dinudey Baidya

On 28th of November, Bangalore saw its third edition of the Pride March coinciding with Delhi’s march. It was preceded by two weeks of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) events called the Karnataka Queer Habba (between Nov 18-Nov 28).

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The parade was organized by the CSMR (Campaign for Sexuality Minorities Rights), which is a coalition of many LGBTQ and allied groups and individuals, mainly based in Bengaluru, intended to promote acceptance, tolerance, and equality for the city's LGBT community