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The simple yet profound exchange has since resonated widely, garnering over seven lakh views and symbolising a powerful shift towards inclusivity in traditional spaces (Image source: @queerlysubiksha/Instagram)
In a heartfelt moment, Indian-origin queer woman Subiksha Subramani shared a powerful story of love and acceptance from her family. Subramani, who lives in Canada with her wife Tina, posted on Instagram about a recent grah pravesh pooja, a traditional Hindu housewarming ceremony, held in their new home.
Sharing a reel video on Instagram, Subramani shared that for the occasion, a vadyar (Hindu priest) had travelled from India to carry out the rituals. Subramani’s parents were also in attendance, marking a significant family milestone for their same-sex relationship.
During the ceremony, the priest asked about Subramani’s spouse: “Are you married? Where is your husband?” Before Subramani could respond, her parents stepped in without missing a beat, which touched the hearts of several social media users. “Our daughter is married to Tina,” they answered.
Reflecting on the moment, Subramani wrote, “Was a sweet moment! If you are queer how do you respond to this question when the vadyar asks you?”
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The moment resonated widely, garnering over seven lakh views and symbolising a powerful shift towards inclusivity in traditional spaces. “This is so beautiful and now I’m crying because we all deserve this kind of peace and acceptance,” a user wrote. “Such a beautiful moment. These really really simple things that a heterosexual couple wouldn’t even think about – matters for us,” another user commented.
“Very beautiful!! I’ve also experienced this from a poojari when I did a pooja at my house with my ex. bless you both!!” a third user reacted. “So beautiful! Thanks for sharing and stay blessed,” a fourth user commented.
In March, the wedding video of an Indian gay couple was widely celebrated on social media. The viral video showed the rare ceremony where both grooms were seen dancing on dhol beats along with their friends and family.
