Manika Vishwakarma of Rajasthan was crowned Miss Universe India 2025 during a spectacular grand finale in Rajasthan’s Pink City on Monday night. Manika achieved a new milestone by becoming the winner of one of the most prestigious beauty pageants in the country. In this glittering event, the current titleholder Rhea Singha crowned Manika and wished her all the best for her new journey, which was a proud and happy moment for both her and Rajasthan.
Miss Universe India, Manika Vishwakarma said, “… This feeling is so amazing. The journey has been amazing. I would like to thank my mentors, my teachers, my parents, my friends, and my family for everything. I aim to do my best to represent India at its finest and to get the crown home…”
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Selected talents from all over the country had come to participate in the competition, but Manika impressed everyone with her grace, intelligence and confidence. With this win, Manika will now represent India in the 74th Miss Universe pageant to be held in Thailand in November.
Along with Manika on the winner’s stage, Tanya Sharma of Uttar Pradesh was the first runner-up, Mehak Dhingra of Haryana was declared the second runner-up, while Amishi Kaushik was the third runner-up. All the four finalists impressed the judges and the audience with their confidence, charm and commitment to the original spirit of the competition.
This platform once again proved that Indian women are second to none not only in beauty but also in self-confidence, thoughtfulness and personality. Now the eyes of the whole country are on Manika Vishwakarma, who is going to bring glory to India on the international platform.