Who is Manika Vishwakarma? Meet the Miss Universe India 2025 Winner from Rajasthan

Rajasthan’s Manika Vishwakarma was crowned Miss Universe India 2025 in a grand ceremony held in Jaipur, taking over the prestigious title from last year’s winner, Rhea Singha. Tanya Sharma from Uttar Pradesh secured the position of first runner-up, followed by Mehak Dhingra from Haryana as the second runner-up, while Amishi Kaushik claimed the third runner-up spot.

Manika Vishwakarma, the newly crowned Miss Universe India 2025, hails from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, and is currently based in Delhi. A final-year Political Science and Economics student, she is a trained classical dancer and an acclaimed artist with awards from Lalit Kala Academy and JJ School of Arts. She also represented India at the BIMSTEC Sewocon under the Ministry of External Affairs.

Manika Vishwakarma will represent India at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand. She now carries the hopes of millions as she steps onto the global stage. The big question remains- can she bring home India’s fourth Miss Universe crown and make history?

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Beyond art and academics, Manika Vishwakarma is a strong advocate for neurodivergence. She founded Neuronova, an initiative focused on spreading awareness about conditions like ADHD and changing the narrative around them. Her mission is to highlight these conditions as unique cognitive strengths rather than problems.

In an interview with ANI, Manika Vishwakarma said, “My journey began in my hometown, Ganganagar, and continued in Delhi, where I prepared for the competition. It’s important to instill confidence and courage within ourselves. Many people supported me along the way, and I’m grateful to everyone who shaped me into who I am today. A competition is more than a contest- it’s a world that builds a person’s character.”

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