Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Written Update March 5: Maira Regrets Getting ‘Maa’ Tattoo Leaving Abhira Hurt

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Today Episode: In tonight's (March 5) episode of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Maira and Armaan (Rohit Purohit) finally meet after missing each other deeply. Their conversation begins with light teasing about who applied color to Armaan first, but the moment is interrupted when Vidya reveals that a few kids had accidentally splashed color on him - otherwise, he wouldn't have played at all without Maira.

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Manoj joins in, asking Maira whether she missed the family too. Soon after, Maira brings her friend Mukti to meet the Poddar family, unaware of the shock this will bring. Meher immediately asks who Maira's friend is, and the moment Maira introduces Mukti, Meher is stunned. Kaveri freezes on seeing Mukti, and Meher quietly informs Mittal that Mukti is actually Vani.

Maira, confused by the family's reaction, walks around the house and suddenly feels dizzy. Armaan notices and brings Mukti over, introducing himself. Manisha asks if Mukti is the same girl who previously fought with Maira. Maira clarifies that although they fight a lot, they still stand by each other- something Manisha admires.

Later, Armaan tells Mukti that after the fight between her and Maira, Mukti's mother had specially requested him not to punish Maira. He asks Mukti to call her mother so that he can thank her. Mukti tries but says her mother isn't answering. Armaan then asks her to take Maira home after the Holi celebrations. Maira interrupts and privately asks Armaan to speak with her. Unknown to them, Abhira (Samridhii Shukla) spots the two talking.

When they get a moment alone, Maira reveals a tattoo on her neck. Armaan is shocked to see the word "Maa" inked there. Maira anxiously asks why he isn't reacting. Armaan instead questions why she got such a tattoo. Maira emotionally explains that she did it for someone she loves deeply - someone who means the world to her. Abhira, overhearing or seeing this, feels unexpectedly happy, thinking Maira has done something connected to her.

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But when Maira asks Armaan if he likes the tattoo, his silence worries her. She looks at it once more and suddenly realizes her mistake. Maira breaks down, saying she regrets getting "Maa" inked because it constantly reminds her of her bitterness toward Abhira. Abhira is taken aback when she hears that Maira harbors such strong hatred for her. Armaan consoles Maira as she cries, and Maira firmly declares that she will never forgive Abhira. Kaveri, observing the turmoil, stands by Abhira.

Later, Abhira tells Kaveri that Maira hates her. Kaveri becomes emotional and hugs Maira, who bursts into tears. Mukti looks for Maira, worried. Armaan is equally shocked by the ongoing tension. Kaveri gently takes Armaan aside and asks him to focus on his responsibilities, while she encourages Abhira to continue her work as well.

As emotions flare, Mukti approaches Maira and sees the tattoo. Shocked, she asks what happened. Maira blames her mother for everything, but Mukti quickly defends her mother, insisting she must have left due to difficult circumstances. Maira angrily asks why Mukti is siding with her mother and accuses Mukti of altering her tattoo design. Manisha steps in, questioning Maira's decision to get the tattoo in the first place.

Meanwhile, Abhira and Armaan head to a Holi party, convinced that Kaveri has called them there. Kaveri, however, gets caught up in other work and cannot reach them in time. At the party, Abhira and Armaan accidentally bump into each other. Moments later, Armaan sees Kaveri's call flashing on Abhira's phone and is shocked, realizing something is amiss.