After a lifetime of lonely nights on the road with a travelling circus, conjoined twins Ganga and Jamuna Mondal have finally found love - with the same man.
The 45-year-olds, who are known as the Spider Sisters, have been single all their lives and suffered years of rejection because of their unusual appearance.
But now they say they are happier than ever - after a chance encounter with kind-hearted school teacher, Jasimuddin Ahmad.
'It was love at first sight,' said Ganga, who shares four arms and three legs with her sister.
'When we met Jasimuddin we both felt this was a man who would truly love us. And he does - he loves us straight from the heart.'
The trio have now been together seven months and live in a village near Kolkata.
Ahmad works at a local school but also helps the sisters in the evenings by driving them to performances.
Despite their love, they have no plans to marry, believing it will not be accepted by the community.
The sisters have been taken to see a surgeon about the possibility of being separated but have rejected the idea, fearing it would endanger their lives and rob them of their livelihood.
For now, they are simply happy to enjoy the love and companionship they have craved for so many years and determined to enjoy it for as long as it lasts.
'We hope he stays with us, it will be a great support,' said Jamuna.
'If he wishes it too then we will be lucky. Otherwise our lives will become as anchorless as ever.'
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