Manika Vishwakarma 1st reaction after Miss Universe loss as she gets love from Miss India World: 'Rajasthani supremacy'

Published on: Nov 21, 2025, 14:12:26 IST

By Sanya Panwar

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Miss India Manika Vishwakarma competes during the final round of the 74th Miss Universe Beauty Pageant in Nonthaburi province, Thailand on November 21. (AP)

After the Miss Universe 2025 pageant, Manika Vishwakarma, who was in the top 30, shared a message on Instagram for fellow Rajasthani, Miss India Nandini Gupta.

Miss India Manika Vishwakarma may not have brought home the Miss Universe crown, but she's winning hearts. Manika is getting love and support from fans and fellow beauty queens after she made it to the Miss Universe 2025 top 30, showcasing her confidence and poise in an elegant white swimsuit. Also read | Miss Universe 2025 highlights: Mexico's Fatima Bosch wins the crown; India's Manika Vishwakarma didn't make Top 12

What did Manika say?

Hours after the Miss Universe ceremony in Thailand on November 21, where Fatima Bosch from Mexico was crowned the winner, Manika took to Instagram Stories to reshare some posts praising her and expressed her gratitude for the experience. Reacting to a post by Miss India Nandini Gupta, who represented India at Miss World 2025, Manika wrote, “Thank you. You are our pride. Rajasthani supremacy.”

In the original post, Nandini, who, like Manika, also hails from Rajasthan, had said: “Manika Vishwakarma, you made all of us proud! We saw you shining today and can't wait for you to shine brighter. No one can represent India the way you did. Much love and hugs.”

Here's how Manika Vishwakarma reacted as she got some love after the Miss Universe 2025 pageant. (Instagram/ Manika Vishwakarma)

Miss Universe 2025 winner and top 5 list

The beauty pageant was held on November 21, 2025, at the Impact Challenger Hall in Nonthaburi, Thailand. Fatima Bosch from Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025, bringing glory to her country after a 5-year gap since Andrea Meza's win in 2020.

The top 5 finalists, apart from Fatima, were Thailand's Praveenar Singh (1st runner-up), Venezuela's Stephany Abasali (2nd runner-up), Philippines' Ahtisa Manalo (3rd runner-up), and Côte d'Ivoire's Olivia Yacé (4th runner-up).

Manika, representing India, advanced to the top 30 but didn't make it to the top 12. During the Miss Universe 2025 costume round, Manika, had impressed with her national costume, a gold sculptural gown inspired by Buddhism's origins in India. Click here to see her extravagant look. Manika also looked like a vision as she served up a pretty golden gown look at Miss Universe 2025 ceremony. Click here for a closer look. The pageant was not without controversy, though.

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Miss Universe 2025 controversies

The Miss Universe pageant this year was marred by controversy. One of the organisers from Thailand, Nawat Itsaragrisil, allegedly called Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch a 'dumbhead', leading to a walkout by her and other Miss Universe 2025 contestants from an event. At least two judges, Omar Harfouch and Claude Makélélé, resigned, citing concerns over the competition's integrity, with Omar alleging preselection of this year's top 30 contestants and conflicts of interest.

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Sanya Panwar
With a keen eye for detail and a heart for storytelling, Sanya is a seasoned lifestyle journalist who has spent over a decade documenting the intersection of aesthetics and substance. Since stepping into the media world in 2012, she has cultivated a career defined by versatility, curiosity, and an unwavering passion for what makes life both beautiful and meaningful. Over the last many years, she has navigated the fast-paced realms of health, wellness, fitness and fashion while pivoting seamlessly into the nuances of decor and travel. Her work often explores the deeper layers of modern living, delving into art and decor trends that transform spaces, insightful perspectives on gender, parenting, and mental health, immersive travel narratives that capture the essence of a destination. A self-proclaimed aesthetics enthusiast, Sanya doesn't just report on trends — she analyses them. Whether she’s identifying the next shift in fitness or discovering a breakthrough in design, she uses her platform to spark meaningful conversations that resonate with a contemporary audience. Sanya is an alumna of St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, and the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai, where she honed the investigative rigour she brings to her lifestyle reporting today. When she isn't chasing deadlines or conducting interviews, Sanya practices what she preaches. You’ll likely find her sipping matcha, practicing yoga, or scouting the newest cafes. Above all, she finds her balance in nature — whether it's a quiet hike or a moment of reflection in the outdoors, she remains constantly inspired by the tranquillity of the natural world.Read More

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