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The main objective of this research paper is to explore the qualitative analysis of India’s third gender people and religion. Hijras, being third gender in Indian context, are making strenuous efforts for prevailing over the yoke of gender discrimination and regaining their hallowed position in society through several faith rituals. The paper attempts to understand the survival of hijra subculture. There is a stereotype about hijras that they are supposed to be the loose sex workers who themselves are “confused about their identity. Despite the historical importance of transgender individuals in India, these people were denied basic rights, the ability to vote, medical care, education, fair employment opportunities and were often forced into poverty in their own country. They were detested by their communities for self-determining their gender.