Manika Vishwakarma who is representing India at Miss Universe 2025 recently walked the Miss Universe 2025 national costume show. And boy! She did turn many heads with the selection of her attire. She wore a sculptural gown that featured intricate embroidery work and handiwork. The moment she walked on the ramp, it was mesmerizing to see her so poised and graceful.
Apparently, the costume she wore represents a seminal moment when lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the bodhi tree. Manika posted pictures of herself from the event and wrote this as caption, "'The Birth of Enlightenment'— National Costume of Miss Universe India. From the sacred land of Bodh Gaya, where a prince became the Buddha, rises India — the birthplace of enlightenment. Draped in hues of gold and saffron, Manika Vishwakarma embodies the moment when light triumphed over illusion — when peace was born beneath the Bodhi Tree."
Take a look at the post:
Her look was outstanding. She wore matching gold neckpieces and earrings to round off the look in complete style and elegance. One look at her outfit and the first word that comes to one's mind is 'majestic'. The golden ensemble she wore symbolises wealth, divinity, prosperity, and power. What's amazing is that as she walked the ramp, her gown's fabrics caught the light, elevating the drama element.
The designer of the outfit has crafted this ensemble in regal gold and saffron hues, which symbolize divinity, purity and eternal light of knowledge. Apparently, every element in the outfit is inspired from something meaningful.
The structure of the outfit is inspired from ancient temple architecture, the intricate goldwork done on the outfit mirrors the leaf patterns of the Bodhi tree and at the heart of the costume is the Dharma Chakra, which is known as the Wheel of Truth, symbolizing the cycle of life, moral law and the Eightfold path.
In the caption, it was also mentioned that, "As Manika Vishwakarma stands in Anjali Mudra, she embodies peace, reverence, and unity — a reminder that India is not just the birthplace of Buddhism, but the cradle of global spirituality and enlightenment." Isn't this absolutely true?
About Manika Vishwakarma...
In early 2025, the model has won the crown of Miss Universe India. She will soon be representing India at Miss Universe 2025 pageant which will begin from November 21 in Thailand.