India’s representative at the ongoing Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand, Manika Vishwakarma, has grabbed everyone’s attention with her performance. Manika, a resident of Rajasthan, won the Miss India title in August 2025 and is now representing India in the 74th Miss Universe pageant.
The pageant will culminate on November 21, 2025, when Miss Universe 2024, Victoria Thelvig of Denmark, will crown her successor. Manika has presented Indian culture on the global stage through her beauty and attractive clothes in every event till now. At an event in Bangkok, she wore a brown Anarkali kurta set with stunning gold work and sequin detailing. She also carried a matching embroidered dupatta and was seen posing with the contestants.
Manika made her look even more attractive with Indian jewellery. She completed her look with a pearl and gold choker around the neck, earrings and statement bangles. Her hair was kept open in a side-parted hairstyle and styled with soft curls. In makeup, she used kajal, eyeliner, shimmer and highlighter, while the lipstick was muted peach-brown. Experts believe that this look can also be suitable for ceremonies like weddings or sangeet ceremonies.
However, the Miss Universe 2025 pageant was also surrounded by some controversies. A heated argument between Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch and Miss Grand International President, Nawat Itsagrisil during an event in Thailand brought the event into the headlines. Manika caught everyone’s attention with her performance and composure and presented the Indian representation strongly.
This journey of Manika Vishwakarma is not only important for her personal career, but it is also an opportunity to present India’s cultural heritage and traditional fashion on the international platform. Her attire and styling have garnered much appreciation from both the audience and fashion critics.
