1: My Hindu Coming Out Story | Love, Faith and Me

Duration: 44'04''

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28-year-old Anish came out as gay ten years ago. He's since felt disconnected from his faith and the wider Hindu community, but now wants to find out if he can celebrate being both gay and Hindu.

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