India’s transgender community—often referred to as Kinner, Hijra, or Aravani—has a history rooted in tradition, spirituality, and struggle. In this eye-opening episode of Kissey Podcast, host Dishank Timble sits down with the bold and inspiring Teju Punekar, a prominent voice from the Hijra community, to uncover the realities, myths, and challenges faced by trans individuals in India.From cultural roles and ancient recognition to modern struggles, legal battles, and societal perceptions, this episode dives deep into:✅ The history of the Hijra community in India✅ The daily lives and struggles of trans individuals✅ Acceptance, discrimination, and identity in Indian society✅ Legal rights, reservations, and the Transgender Persons Act✅ Superstitions & spiritual significance of the Hijra culture✅ The role of media in shaping narratives✅ Teju Punekar’s personal journey and message for the world🔔 Don’t miss this raw and unfiltered conversation as we break stereotypes, challenge biases, and amplify transgender voices in India!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.📩 Drop your thoughts & questions in the comments! Let's build a more inclusive world together. ❤️#KisseyPodcast #TransgenderRights #HijraCommunity #Kinner #TejuPunekar #DishankTimble #LGBTQIndia #QueerVoices #TransLivesMatter #IndianSociety #GenderEquality #HijraKaSachJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMRGVpWagFqO0bz1Z7IPsng/joinFor best vpn service use Go to https://surfshark.deals/Kissey - Enter promo code Kissey for 83% off and 3 extra months free! Referral Link for maono use code "KISSEYPODCAST"https://www.maono.com/?ref=9oo64cvcdiscount of 10%https://www.maono.com/discount/KISSEYPODCAST?ref=9oo64cvc