WATCH: Manika Vishwakarma Crowned Miss Universe India 2025

Rajasthan’s Manika Vishwakarma has been crowned Miss Universe India 2025 in a grand ceremony held in Jaipur on Sunday. She succeeds last year’s title holder, Rhea Singha, who placed the crown on her at the finale. Tanya Sharma from Uttar Pradesh finished as first runner-up, while Mehak Dhingra from Haryana and Amishi Kaushik secured second and third runner-up positions respectively.

Manika Vishwakarma gets crowned as Miss Universe India 2025. She will represent India at the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Thailand.#MissUniverseIndia2025 #ManikaVishwakarma pic.twitter.com/WcYr51HXVt

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Originally from Sri Ganganagar and currently based in Delhi, Manika is a final-year student of Political Science and Economics. She previously won the Miss Universe Rajasthan title in 2024 before stepping onto the national stage.

Manika Vishwakarma Miss Universe India 2025 – Journey to the Crown

The Manika Vishwakarma Miss Universe India 2025 win marks a significant milestone in her pageant career. After earning the state crown last year, she impressed the national jury with her poise, confidence, and performance in various rounds of the competition. Her inspiring background and strong academic profile also resonated with the audience and judges alike.

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India’s Miss Universe Legacy Continues

India has a proud history at the Miss Universe pageant. Sushmita Sen became the first Indian to win the international title in 1994, followed by Lara Dutta in 2000. In 2021, Harnaaz Sandhu brought the prestigious crown back to India once again. With Manika now holding the national title, hopes are high that the country may secure its fourth crown at the global finale later this year.

Manika Vishwakarma Miss Universe India 2025 – Eyes on Thailand for Global Finale

As the Manika Vishwakarma Miss Universe India 2025 title holder, she will represent India at the 74th Miss Universe pageant scheduled to be held in Thailand this November. Her preparations for the international stage are expected to begin shortly, as she looks to carry forward the legacy of former Indian winners.

Rajasthan Proud as Local Talent Shines on National Stage

The win has brought pride not only to her home district of Sri Ganganagar but to the entire state of Rajasthan. Many public figures and citizens congratulated Manika for her remarkable achievement, calling her a role model for young women across the country.

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