article_snippet: Her parents had high hopes for Her parents first son, but from a young age Saranya was different from other little boys.
article_snippet: Saranya fled Her home in the western city of Pune and took refuge with Her new transgender family in Bangalore in the south of the country.
article_snippet: When Saranya was accepted into Saranya transgender family, Saranya underwent Saranya toughest challenge - Saranya physical transformation.
article_snippet: Now 58 years old, Saranya has lost contact with all but one member of Saranya family - Saranya sister.
article_snippet: : Some hijras flee Some hijras homes and find refuge with Saranya new transgender families where they start new lives .
article_snippet: Just months ago Saranya was scratching out a living singing and dancing on trains for a few rupees from commuters.
article_snippet: Television pictures showed the 35-year-old draped in a saree and with a large red bindi on Saranya forehead, folding Saranya hands and greeting supporters who placed marigold garlands around Saranya neck amid strobing camera flashes.
article_snippet: People have shown faith in Saranya.
article_snippet: I consider this win as love and blessings of people for Saranya.