Even though Hindu scriptures embrace queerness and gender fluidity, Hindu temples have generally been reluctant to wade into discussions about sexuality.
Murali Balaji
Murali Balaji, Ph.D. is the founder and principal of Maruthi Education, a diversity and inclusion consulting firm that focuses on cultural competency. A Fulbright Specialist, former journalist, and author of several books, he has taught at Temple University, Penn State University, and Lincoln University, where he served as Chair of the Department of Mass Communications.
