Manika Vishwakarma Crowned Miss Universe India 2025.

Awards | Dated: 21 Aug 2025

On 18th August 2025, Manika Vishwakarma from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, was crowned Miss Universe India 2025 in a grand finale held in Jaipur. She will represent India at the 74th Miss Universe pageant scheduled for November 2025 in Thailand.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Manika Vishwakarma received the crown from Rhea Singha, Miss Universe India 2024. Other winners included Tanya Sharma (Uttar Pradesh) as 1st Runner-up, Mehak Dhingra (Haryana) as 2nd Runner-up, and Amishi Kaushik (Haryana) as 3rd Runner-up.
  • - The event featured 48 contestants from across India, including states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Odisha, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Delhi.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The finale was judged by a distinguished panel including Nikhil Anand (Miss Universe India owner), actress Urvashi Rautela, Rhea Singha (Miss Universe India 2015), and filmmaker Farhad Samji, along with Rajiv K Srivastava, founder of Act Now Foundation.
  • (ii) Organized by the Glamanand Group, the competition also highlighted Manika’s initiative, Neuronova, which focuses on spreading awareness about neurodivergence and disorders such as ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and Dyslexia.
  • (iii) A 22-year-old graduate in Political Science and Economics from New Delhi, Manika is also a trained classical dancer recognized by Lalit Kala Academy and JJ School of Arts, Mumbai. She previously won the Miss Universe Rajasthan 2024 title before achieving this national crown.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who was recently crowned Miss Universe India 2025 in Jaipur, Rajasthan?

Correct Answer: Manika Vishwakarma

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