Manika Vishwakarma from Rajasthan was crowned Miss Universe India 2025 in a dazzling finale held in Jaipur on Monday, August 18.
At the event, the former winner Rhea Singha crowned Manika as her successor, making it a big moment for Manika as she gets ready to represent India at the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Thailand this November.
Who Is Manika Vishwakarma?
Hailing from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, and currently based in Delhi, Manika is a final year student of Political Science and Economics. Beyond academics, she is a trained classical dancer, a painter, and has represented India at the BIMSTEC Sewocon, organised under the Ministry of External Affairs. Her artistic talent has also been recognised by prestigious institutions such as the Lalit Kala Academy and JJ School of Arts.
Manika is the founder of Neuronova, an initiative dedicated to reshaping perceptions around neurodivergence. Through her platform, she advocates for viewing conditions like ADHD not as disorders but as unique cognitive strengths, encouraging inclusivity and awareness.
Miss Universe 2025
Joining Manika on the winners’ podium were Tanya Sharma from Uttar Pradesh as the first runner-up, Mehak Dhingra from Haryana as the second runner-up, and Amishi Kaushik as the third runner up.
