Jaipur, Aug. 19 -- Rajasthan's Manika Vishwakarma, who was crowned as Miss Universe India 2025 has expressed her gratitude to her mentors and parents for the achievement.

She will represent India at the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Thailand later this year.

In a dazzling ceremony held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Manika was crowned Miss Universe India 2025. The grand finale of the Miss Universe India pageant was held on August 18.

"This feeling is so amazing. The journey has been amazing. I want to thank my mentors, my teachers, my parents, my friends, and my family for everything. I aim to do my best to represent India at its finest and to get the crown home..." Manika told ANI.

Manika is originally from Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan. She wa...