the maitrakas were follower of the shiva except dhruvasena i who was vaishnava and dharapatta who was sun-worshiper. they all used title of "parama-maheshwara" before the names of king except those two. it is evident from the use of symbols like nandi, the bull and trishula, the trident in their coins and inscriptions. there were presence of vaishnavism and goddess worship under their rule. there were large number of buddhist viharas in the maitraka kingdom. jains held their important valabhi council here. the maitrakas were tolerant to all religions and made donations and grants to all of them without partiality.