Miss Universe 2025 may be packed with dazzling gowns and dramatic moments, but Miss India Manika Vishwakarma managed to stop the show entirely—and she did it draped in gold. On November 19, the reigning Miss India stepped onto the national costume stage in an outfit that blended spiritual symbolism with couture craftsmanship, instantly becoming one of the most talked-about looks of the evening.

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