Who Is Divya Maiya? Viral Video Of Woman Skiing In Saree Impresses Netizens

Women have been redefining clothing codes around the world by going to work, exercising, and now participating in adventure sports while donning sarees. The internet is in awe of a video of a woman skiing while wearing a saree that recently surfaced on Instagram.

In the most recent viral video, a woman is shown expertly skiing through the snow while donning a saree. The woman appeared to be in complete control of herself and made sure that the drapes of her saree did not get in the way while she was engaging in the activity.

Woman Skiing In Saree Impresses Internet:

Divya Maiya, the person who shared the video and starred in it as the saree-wearing skier, said in the caption that she found it "liberating" to see that people were motivated by witnessing a brown woman participating in sports while wearing a saree.

The video showed her skiing down the snow-covered slopes with practised ease, unfazed by her not-typical clothes. Not only did Maiya perform the impressive feat, but she also managed to record the video herself with the help of technology.

With over 15 lakh views, the video has gone viral. In the comments area, she was complimented and described as fearless. One user wrote that she had "taken the comfort of saree to the next level" and added they were proud of her.

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Who Is Divya Maiya?

Instagram influencer Divya Maiya frequently shares images and videos of herself dressed in Indian clothing while engaging in active hobbies like cycling or, in this case, skiing. Thousands of people were impressed by her videos on social media, and she has 61 thousand followers on Instagram.

Along with content creation for her verified page, she is a co-founder of a nonprofit organisation. In 2012, she co-founded an organisation that imparts knowledge about Indian dance styles and associated cultural practises to the general public.

She has worked as a product manager at Best Buy in Greater Minneapolis since 2017. Her Linkedin profile indicates that she resides in the United States. Maiya has also uploaded videos of herself and her spouse skiing together in Indian attire.