By Raveena Kumari 
Jaipur, August 18 – Rajasthan’s own Manika Vishwakarma has been crowned Miss Universe India 2025, marking a proud moment for the country. The glittering grand finale was hosted in Jaipur for the second consecutive year, where Manika received the crown from outgoing titleholder Rhea Singha (Miss Universe India 2024).
With this victory, Manika will now represent India at the 74th Miss Universe pageant, scheduled to be held in November 2025 in Thailand.
Runners-Up of Miss Universe India 2025
Tanya Sharma (Uttar Pradesh) – First Runner-up
Mehak Dhingra – Second Runner-up
Amishi Kaushik (Haryana) – Third Runner-up
About Manika Vishwakarma
Hailing from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, and currently based in Delhi, Manika is in the final year of her Political Science and Economics degree. She first won recognition last year when she was crowned Miss Universe Rajasthan 2024.
Manika is also the founder of Neuronova, an initiative that advocates for changing conversations around neurodivergence. She strongly believes in redefining conditions like ADHD as unique cognitive strengths rather than disorders.
A Multi-Talented Personality
Apart from her pageantry achievements, Manika has:
Represented India at the BIMSTEC Sewocon under the Ministry of External Affairs
Been honoured by Lalit Kala Academy and JJ School of Arts
Graduated from the National Cadet Corps (NCC)
Excelled as a classical dancer and painter
Her leadership, talent, and advocacy make her a promising contender for the Miss Universe crown.
Manika’s Words After the Win
Sharing her journey on Instagram, Manika wrote:
“The very day I passed down my crown to my worthy successor as Miss Universe Rajasthan was also the day I stepped into the next chapter—standing on the stage of the Miss Universe India final auditions. To close one chapter while beginning another, on the same day, is not an accident. It’s alignment. A reminder that growth doesn’t always wait for a pause.”
As the nation now looks forward to the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand, all eyes will be on Manika Vishwakarma to bring the crown home.
Khabar Rojana