Eunuchs attend a prayer inside a temple as part of a fourteen day long convention honouring eunuchs from across the country, in Gandhinagar, India, March 22, 2017. REUTERS/Amit Dave

Eunuchs apply make-up before Raksha Bandhan festival celebrations in a red light area in Mumbai, India, August 17, 2016. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A eunuch applies make-up as another is reflected in a mirror before Raksha Bandhan festival celebrations in a red light area in Mumbai, India, August 17, 2016. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

A eunuch performs during Raksha Bandhan festival celebrations in a red light area in Mumbai, India, August 17, 2016. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

A transgender wearing white saree reacts to the camera during the annual eunuch festival at Koovagam village, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu April 24, 2013. Transgenders and transvestites gather in the village every year to participate in the reenactment of the tale of Indian epic Mahabharata, in which they play the bride of warrior god Aravan and later mourn his death through ritualistic dances, according to a villager. The white saree symbolizes widowhood. REUTERS/Babu (INDIA - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY)

Transgenders wearing white sarees, which symbolizes widowhood, walk through a field during the annual eunuch festival at Koovagam village, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu April 24, 2013. Transgenders and transvestites gather in the village every year to participate in the reenactment of the tale of Indian epic Mahabharata, in which they play the bride of warrior god Aravan and later mourn his death through ritualistic dances, according to a villager. REUTERS/Babu (INDIA - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY)

Transgenders wear white sarees symbolizing widowhood during the annual eunuch festival at Koovagam village, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu April 24, 2013. Transgenders and transvestites gather in the village every year to participate in the reenactment of the tale of Indian epic Mahabharata, in which they play the bride of warrior god Aravan and later mourn his death through ritualistic dances, according to a villager. REUTERS/Babu (INDIA - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY)

Transgenders wear white sarees symbolizing widowhood during the annual eunuch festival at Koovagam village, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu April 24, 2013. Transgenders and transvestites gather in the village every year to participate in the reenactment of the tale of Indian epic Mahabharata, in which they play the bride of warrior god Aravan and later mourn his death through ritualistic dances, according to a villager. REUTERS/Babu (INDIA - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY)

A transgender goes into trance as they mourn the death of warrior god Aravan during the annual eunuch festival at Koovagam village, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu April 24, 2013. Transgenders and transvestites gather in the village every year to participate in the reenactment of the tale of Indian epic Mahabharata, in which they play the bride of warrior god Aravan and later mourn his death through ritualistic dances, according to a villager. REUTERS/Babu (INDIA - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY)

Transgenders go into trance as they mourn the death of warrior god Aravan during the annual eunuch festival at Koovagam village, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu April 24, 2013. Transgenders and transvestites gather in the village every year to participate in the reenactment of the tale of Indian epic Mahabharata, in which they play the bride of warrior god Aravan and later mourn his death through ritualistic dances, according to a villager. REUTERS/Babu (INDIA - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY)

Transgenders go into trance as they mourn the death of warrior god Aravan during the annual eunuch festival at Koovagam village, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu April 24, 2013. Transgenders and transvestites gather in the village every year to participate in the reenactment of the tale of Indian epic Mahabharata, in which they play the bride of warrior god Aravan and later mourn his death through ritualistic dances, according to a villager. REUTERS/Babu (INDIA - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY)

An idol of warrior god Aravan is kept in a chariot during the annual eunuch festival at Koovagam village, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu April 24, 2013. Transgenders and transvestites gather in the village every year to participate in the reenactment of the tale of Indian epic Mahabharata, in which they play the bride of warrior god Aravan and later mourn his death through ritualistic dances, according to a villager. REUTERS/Babu (INDIA - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY)

A eunuch performs a dance during the "National Hijra Habba", a consultation and cultural event for eunuchs, in New Delhi June 2, 2012. The event was organised to bring health awareness and empowerment of transgender and eunuchs communities in India, organiser said on Saturday. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (INDIA - Tags: SOCIETY)

A eunuch cheers the dance performance of her colleague at the "National Hijra Habba", a consultation and cultural event for eunuchs, in New Delhi June 2, 2012. The event was organised to bring health awareness and empowerment of transgender and eunuchs communities in India, organiser said on Saturday. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (INDIA - Tags: SOCIETY)

A eunuch waits for her dance performance to start during the "National Hijra Habba", a consultation and cultural event for eunuchs, in New Delhi June 2, 2012. The event was organised to bring health awareness and empowerment of transgender and eunuchs communities in India, organiser said on Saturday. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (INDIA - Tags: SOCIETY)

A eunuch performs onstage during the "National Hijra Habba", a consultation and cultural event for eunuchs, in New Delhi June 2, 2012. The event was organised to bring health awareness and empowerment of transgender and eunuchs communities in India, organiser said on Saturday. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (INDIA - Tags: SOCIETY)

Eunuchs watch a dance performance during the "National Hijra Habba", a consultation and cultural event for eunuchs, in New Delhi June 2, 2012. The event was organised to bring health awareness and empowerment of transgender and eunuchs communities in India, organiser said on Saturday. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (INDIA - Tags: SOCIETY)

A eunuch performs onstage during the "National Hijra Habba", a consultation and cultural event for eunuchs, in New Delhi June 2, 2012. The event was organised to bring health awareness and empowerment of transgender and eunuchs communities in India, organiser said on Saturday. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (INDIA - Tags: SOCIETY)

Bindia Rana (L), 41, an eunuch locally referred to as hijra, talks on the telephone next to a friend Rifee Khan, 34, at home in Karachi December 28, 2011. Orders went out from the Supreme Court to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to enrol eunuchs as voters, a development that accords the basic right to a much mistreated community, local media reported in November 2011. It is estimated there are between 80,000 and 300,000 members of the transgender community, locally referred to as hijras, in Pakistan. REUTERS/Insiya Syed (PAKISTAN - Tags: SOCIETY POLITICS)

Bindia Rana (L), 41, an eunuch locally referred to as hijra, laughs with a friend Rifee Khan, 34, at home in Karachi December 28, 2011. Orders went out from the Supreme Court to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to enrol eunuchs as voters, a development that accords the basic right to a much mistreated community, local media reported in November 2011. It is estimated there are between 80,000 and 300,000 members of the transgender community, locally referred to as hijras, in Pakistan. REUTERS/Insiya Syed (PAKISTAN - Tags: SOCIETY POLITICS)

Policemen stand at the gate of a community centre, the site of Sunday's fire which broke out during a congregation of eunuchs, in New Delhi November 21, 2011. At least 14 eunuchs were killed and over 40 others injured on Sunday when the fire broke out through the east Delhi community center where the congregation was taking place. The reason for the fire appeared to be a short circuit, fire officials and local media reported. REUTERS/Parivartan Sharma (INDIA - Tags: DISASTER)

A eunuch speaks on a mobile phone at the site of Sunday's fire that broke out during a congregation of eunuchs at a community center in New Delhi November 21, 2011. At least 14 eunuchs were killed and over 40 others injured on Sunday when the fire broke out through the east Delhi community center where the congregation was taking place. The reason for the fire appeared to be a short circuit, fire officials and local media reported. REUTERS/Parivartan Sharma (INDIA - Tags: DISASTER)

A eunuch speaks with policemen who are preventing other eunuchs from entering the site of Sunday's fire that broke out during a congregation of eunuchs at a community center in New Delhi November 21, 2011. At least 14 eunuchs were killed and over 40 others injured on Sunday when the fire broke out through the east Delhi community center where the congregation of the community was taking place. The reason for the fire appeared to be a short circuit, fire officials and local media reported. REUTERS/Parivartan Sharma (INDIA - Tags: DISASTER)

A eunuch stands at the site of Sunday's fire that broke out during a congregation of eunuchs at a community center in New Delhi November 21, 2011. At least 14 eunuchs were killed and over 40 others injured on Sunday when the fire broke out through the east Delhi community center where the congregation of the community was taking place. The reason for the fire appeared to be a short circuit, fire officials and local media reported. REUTERS/Parivartan Sharma (INDIA - Tags: DISASTER)

Relatives wait outside a hospital mortuary to collect the body of their relative, who died after a fire broke out during a congregation of eunuchs at a community center, in New Delhi November 21, 2011. At least 14 eunuchs were killed and over 40 others injured on Sunday when the fire broke out through the east Delhi community center where the congregation of the community was taking place. The reason for the fire appeared to be a short circuit, fire officials and local media reported. REUTERS/Parivartan Sharma (INDIA - Tags: DISASTER)

Eunuchs get ready at an alley stairwell before taking part in the Raksha Bandhan festival celebrations in a red light area in Mumbai August 12, 2011. Raksha Bandhan, an annual Hindu festival celebrating the bond between sisters and brothers, will be celebrated across the country today. During the festival, sisters tie a sacred thread "Rakhi" around their brother's wrist for his well-being, in return for their brother's vow to protect them. Picture taken August 12, 2011. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui (INDIA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION)

Bhoomi, an eunuch stands at an alley stairwell as she watches Raksha Bandhan festival celebrations in a red light area in Mumbai August 12, 2011. Raksha Bandhan, an annual Hindu festival celebrating the bond between sisters and brothers, will be celebrated across the country today. During the festival, sisters tie a sacred thread "Rakhi" around their brother's wrist for his well-being, in return for their brother's vow to protect them. Picture taken August 12, 2011. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui (INDIA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION)

A eunuch shares a laugh with another after performing at the Raksha Bandhan festival celebrations in a red light area in Mumbai August 12, 2011. Raksha Bandhan, an annual Hindu festival celebrating the bond between sisters and brothers, will be celebrated across the country on Saturday. During the festival, sisters tie a sacred thread "Rakhi" around their brother's wrist for his well-being, in return for their brother's vow to protect them. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui (INDIA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION)

Eunuchs stand at an alley stairwell as they watch Raksha Bandhan festival celebrations in a red light area in Mumbai August 12, 2011. Raksha Bandhan, an annual Hindu festival celebrating the bond between sisters and brothers, will be celebrated across the country on Saturday. During the festival, sisters tie a sacred thread "Rakhi" around their brother's wrist for his well-being, in return for their brother's vow to protect them. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui (INDIA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION)

Eunuchs pose at an alley stairwell as they watch Raksha Bandhan festival celebrations in a red light area in Mumbai August 12, 2011. Raksha Bandhan, an annual Hindu festival celebrating the bond between sisters and brothers, will be celebrated across the country on Saturday. During the festival, sisters tie a sacred thread "Rakhi" around their brother's wrist for his well-being, in return for their brother's vow to protect them. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui (INDIA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION)

British writer and historian Jason Goodwin poses during the XXIV Semana Negra (Noir Week) book fair in the northern Spanish town of Gijon July 27, 2011. One of Europe's biggest literary festivals convenes for the 24th time in Spain until next July 31st in its annual bid to convince all comers that books are fun by mixing literary events with a fun fair. A million people a year visit ferris wheels and merry-go-rounds at the week-long "Semana Negra", but they also buy 50,000 books and rub shoulders with scores of writers from Europe, Latin America and North America. As well as readings and book launches, the Semana Negra also stages concerts, a photo-journalism exhibition and awards prizes for poetry, crime writing, science fiction, reporting, historical and fantasy novels. REUTERS/Eloy Alonso (SPAIN - Tags: SOCIETY PROFILE)

A eunuch (R) wears a saree (a traditional Indian women's garment) with the help of another before her induction ceremony also known as Jalsa in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad September 14, 2010. Jalsa is a celebration marking the induction of a new member into their community, a member said. REUTERS/Krishnendu Halder (INDIA - Tags: SOCIETY)

A eunuch (R) has her make-up done by another before her induction ceremony also known as Jalsa in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad September 14, 2010. Jalsa is a celebration marking the induction of a new member into their community, a member said.
REUTERS/Krishnendu Halder (INDIA - Tags: SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A eunuch (2nd L) is offered sweets after an induction ceremony also known as Jalsa in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad September 14, 2010. Jalsa is a celebration marking the induction of a new member into their community, a member said. REUTERS/Krishnendu Halder (INDIA - Tags: SOCIETY)

Jia Yinghua, the author of "The Last Eunuch of China", is seen with his old documents during an interview with Reuters at his apartment in Beijing March 4, 2009. Sun Yaoting, China's last eunuch, was tormented and impoverished in youth, punished in revolutionary China for his role as the "Emperor's slave" but finally feted and valued, largely for outlasting his peers to become a unique relic, a piece of "living history". Picture taken March 4, 2009. To match feature CHINA-EUNUCH/ REUTERS/Christina Hu (CHINA SOCIETY)

Jia Yinghua, the author of "The Last Eunuch of China", is seen with his old documents and photographs during an interview at his apartment in Beijing March 4, 2009. Sun Yaoting, China's last eunuch, was tormented and impoverished in youth, punished in revolutionary China for his role as the "Emperor's slave" but finally feted and valued, largely for outlasting his peers to become a unique relic, a piece of "living history". Picture taken March 4, 2009. To match feature CHINA-EUNUCH/ REUTERS/Christina Hu (CHINA SOCIETY)

A combination picture shows the Forbidden City in Beijing taken August 1, 2008 (top) and a three dimensional virtual tour of the Forbidden City October 10, 2008. Culture fans thousands of miles from Beijing can now visit its famous Forbidden City, through a three dimensional re-creation of the vast palace that also allows them to wander through the courtyards and temples, meet a courtesan and even dress up as an imperial eunuch. REUTERS/Staff/Files (CHINA)

Tourists walk through a gate located inside the Forbidden City in Beijing October 10, 2008. Culture fans thousands of miles from Beijing can now visit its famous Forbidden City, through a three dimensional re-creation of the vast palace that also allows them to wander through the courtyards and temples, meet a courtesan and even dress up as an imperial eunuch. REUTERS/David Gray (CHINA)

A Chinese man has his photograph taken at the Forbidden City in Beijing October 10, 2008. Culture fans thousands of miles from Beijing can now visit its famous Forbidden City, through a three dimensional re-creation of the vast palace that also allows them to wander through the courtyards and temples, meet a courtesan and even dress up as an imperial eunuch. REUTERS/David Gray (CHINA)

Visitors to the Forbidden City watch a screen displaying a three dimensional virtual tour of the palace in Beijing October 10, 2008. Culture fans thousands of miles from Beijing can now visit its famous Forbidden City, through a three dimensional re-creation of the vast palace that also allows them to wander through the courtyards and temples, meet a courtesan and even dress up as an imperial eunuch. REUTERS/David Gray (CHINA)

Tourists walk through the Forbidden City in Beijing October 10, 2008. Culture fans thousands of miles from Beijing can now visit its famous Forbidden City, through a three dimensional re-creation of the vast palace that also allows them to wander through the courtyards and temples, meet a courtesan and even dress up as an imperial eunuch. REUTERS/David Gray (CHINA)

A screen displays a three dimensional virtual tour of the Forbidden City in Beijing October 10, 2008. Culture fans thousands of miles from Beijing can now visit its famous Forbidden City, through a three dimensional re-creation of the vast palace that also allows them to wander through the courtyards and temples, meet a courtesan and even dress up as an imperial eunuch. REUTERS/David Gray (CHINA)

A Kashmiri Muslim eunuch shouts at Indian policemen during a protest in Srinagar September 24, 2008. Police on Wednesday fired tear smoke shells to disperse a group of Kashmiri protesters protesting against an overnight grenade attack on the house of Moulana Showkat Ahmad Shah, a Kashmiri Muslim cleric and member of the Coordination Committee which is spearheading mass anti-India protest in the region, according to local media. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR)

Eunuchs attend a news conference to announce a beauty pageant for eunuchs in New Delhi February 15, 2008. The auditions for the pageant will be held across the country and the main finals will be in April. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (INDIA)

An eunuch attends a news conference to announce a beauty pageant for eunuchs in New Delhi February 15, 2008. The auditions for the pageant will be held across the country and the main finals will be in April. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (INDIA)

Eunuchs get ready for a photo opportunity during a news conference to announce a beauty pageant for eunuchs in New Delhi February 15, 2008. The auditions for the pageant will be held across the country and the main finals will be in April. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (INDIA)

An eunuch takes pictures of herself during a news conference to announce a beauty pageant for eunuchs in New Delhi February 15, 2008. The auditions for the pageant will be held across the country and the main finals will be in April. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (INDIA)

Eunuchs pose during a news conference to announce a beauty pageant for eunuchs in New Delhi February 15, 2008. The auditions for the pageant will be held across the country and the main finals will be in April. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (INDIA)

Eunuchs shout slogans during a protest in New Delhi November 23, 2007. Dozens of eunuchs gathered on Friday during a protest, as they sang and danced their way to demand a column for their inclusion in the elector registration forms and voter lists. REUTERS/Tanushree Punwani (INDIA)

A eunuch dances on the streets during a protest in New Delhi November 23, 2007. Dozens of eunuchs gathered on Friday during a protest, as they sang and danced their way to demand a column for their inclusion in the elector registration forms and voter lists. REUTERS/Tanushree Punwani (INDIA)

A eunuch dances on the streets during a protest in New Delhi November 23, 2007. Dozens of eunuchs gathered on Friday during a protest, as they sang and danced their way to demand a column for their inclusion in the elector registration forms and voter lists. REUTERS/Tanushree Punwani (INDIA)

A eunuch dances on the streets during a protest in New Delhi November 23, 2007. Dozens of eunuchs gathered on Friday during a protest, as they sang and danced their way to demand a column for their inclusion in the elector registration forms and voter lists. REUTERS/Tanushree Punwani (INDIA)

The tattooed hands of a eunuch are seen during a protest in New Delhi November 23, 2007. Dozens of eunuchs gathered on Friday during a protest, as they sang and danced their way to demand a column for their inclusion in the elector registration forms and voter lists. REUTERS/Tanushree Punwani (INDIA)

Eunuchs try to break through a police barricade during a protest in New Delhi November 23, 2007. Dozens of eunuchs gathered on Friday during a protest, as they sang and danced their way to demand a column for their inclusion in the elector registration forms and voter lists. REUTERS/Tanushree Punwani (INDIA)

Eunuchs shout slogans during a protest in New Delhi November 23, 2007. Dozens of eunuchs gathered on Friday during a protest, as they sang and danced their way to demand a column for their inclusion in the elector registration forms and voter lists. REUTERS/Tanushree Punwani (INDIA)

Eunuchs dance at the shrine of Muslim saint Hazrat Shah Shams Tabrezi in Multan June 3, 2007. Thousands of devotees from across Pakistan are expected to attend the three-day celebrations of the 753rd death anniversary of the saint. REUTERS/Asim Tanveer (PAKISTAN)

An eunuchs talks on a mobile phone during All Indian Eunuchs' convention in Bahucharaji, 110 km (6m miles) north of western Indian city of Ahmedabad April 1, 2007. More than 5.000 eunuchs will attend the two days convention, organisers said. REUTERS/Amit Dave (INDIA)

Eunuchs gesture towards the camera during All Indian Eunuchs' convention in Bahucharaji, 110 km (68 miles) north of western Indian city of Ahmedabad April 1, 2007. More than 5.000 eunuchs will attend the two days convention, organisers said. REUTERS/Amit Dave (INDIA)

Eunuchs interact with each other during All Indian Eunuchs' convention in Bahucharaji, 110 km (68 miles) north of western Indian city of Ahmedabad April 1, 2007. More than 5.000 eunuchs will attend the two days convention, organisers said. REUTERS/Amit Dave (INDIA)

An Indian eunuch suffering from HIV/AIDS attends a protest against the drugs manufacturer Novartis in New Delhi January 29, 2007. Novartis is challenging a specific provision in Indian patent laws that restricts patenting of medicines to innovations only. But Medecins Sans Frontiers (MSF) says that the drug company will shut down the pharmacy of the developing world, with over 80 percent of AIDS drugs coming from India. REUTERS/Desmond Boylan (INDIA)