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{{Short description|Indian beauty pageant titleholder (born 2003)}}
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{{Infobox pageant titleholder
| name = Manika Vishwakarma
| photo = Manika Vishwakarma on GrandTV.jpg
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| caption = Vishwakarma in 2025
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| birth_date = 2003
| birth_place = [[Sri Ganganagar]], Rajasthan India
| education = [[University of Delhi]]
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| title = {{ubl|[[Miss Universe India 2025]]}}
| competitions = {{Ubl|[[Miss Universe India 2024]]|(Top 20)|Miss Universe India 2025|(Winner)|[[Miss Universe 2025]]|(Top 30)}}}}

'''Manika Vishwakarma''' is an Indian beauty pageant titleholder who won [[Miss Universe India 2025]] on 18 August 2025 in [[Jaipur]]. She represented India at [[Miss Universe 2025]], on 21 November 2025 in Thailand.

== Early life ==
Manika Vishwakarma is originally from [[Sri Ganganagar]], Rajasthan, and currently based in Delhi. She is in the final year of her undergraduate degree in Political Science and Economics from [[Mata Sundri College for Women]], University of Delhi.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://theindianawaaz.com/mata-sundri-college-rejoices-as-miss-universe-india-returns-to-her-roots/ | title=Mata Sundri College Felicitates Miss Universe India 2025 | publisher=The Indian Awaaz | date=24 September 2025 | accessdate=24 September 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!entertainment/manika-vishwakarma-wins-miss-universe-india-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-political-science-student-enn25081901213 | title=Manika Vishwakarma Wins Miss Universe India 2025: All You Need To Know About The Political Science Student | publisher=[[ETV Network|ETV Bharat]] | date=19 August 2025 | accessdate=19 August 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/who-is-manika-vishwakarma-check-education-and-career-details-of-miss-universe-india-2025-1820001704-1 | title=Who is Manika Vishwakarma? Check Education and Career Details of Miss Universe India 2025 | publisher=Kirti Sharma | work=[[Jagran Josh]] | date=19 August 2025 | accessdate=12 September 2025}}</ref>

She is a graduate of the [[National Cadet Corps (India)|National Cadet Corps]], a trained classical dancer, and a visual artist. Her art has been recognised by institutions including the [[Lalit Kala Akademi]] and the [[Sir J. J. School of Art]]. Vishwakarma is also the founder of ''Neuronova'', an initiative focused on redefining societal perceptions of neurodivergence and promoting awareness of conditions including [[Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder|ADHD]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ndtv.com/lifestyle/who-is-manika-vishwakarma-the-22-year-old-from-rajasthan-who-won-the-miss-universe-india-2025-title-9113130 | title=Who Is Manika Vishwakarma, The 22-Year-Old From Rajasthan Who Won The Miss Universe India 2025 Title? | publisher=[[NDTV]] | date=19 August 2025 | accessdate=19 August 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/manika-vishwakarma-crowned-miss-universe-india-2025-and-yes-dubai-had-its-own-queen-in-the-mix-too-1.500238321 | title=Manika Vishwakarma crowned Miss Universe India 2025 — and yes, Dubai had its own queen in the mix too | publisher=[[Gulf News]] | work=Manjusha Radhakrishnan | date=19 August 2025 | accessdate=20 August 2025}}</ref>

== Pageantry ==
=== Miss Universe India 2024 ===
In 2024, Vishwakarma won Miss Universe Rajasthan and went on to represent her state at [[Miss Universe India 2024]], held on 22 September in Jaipur.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/webstories/lifestyle/who-is-manika-suthar-young-girl-titled-miss-universe-rajasthan-2024-rkk-sk93em | title=Who is Manika Suthar? Young girl titled Miss Universe Rajasthan 2024 | publisher=[[Asianet News]] | date=22 September 2024 | accessdate=19 August 2025}}</ref> She reached the top 20 and the top five for the "Best in Speech" award. As Miss Universe Rajasthan, she represented India at the BIMSTEC Sewocon, organised under the aegis of the Ministry of External Affairs.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/information/story/who-is-manika-vishwakarma-miss-universe-india-2025-winner-2773285-2025-08-19 | title=Who is Manika Vishwakarma, Miss Universe India 2025 winner? | publisher=[[India Today]] | work=Smarica Pant | date=19 August 2025 | accessdate=19 August 2025}}</ref>

=== Miss Universe India 2025 ===
On 20 June 2024, Vishwakarma was announced as a national finalist for [[Miss Universe India 2025]] as a wildcard entrant during the final audition event held in Delhi.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://firstindia.co.in/epapers/city-first-jaipur/20062025?page=1 | title=Stars in Making, Miss Universe India 2025 Final Auditions | work=Mitali Dusad | date=20 June 2025 | agency=First India | accessdate=20 June 2025 | location=Jaipur | pages=1}}</ref> She was crowned Miss Universe India 2025 on 18 August 2025 by her predecessor, [[Rhea Singha]]. During the competition, she received the Best in Personal Interview and Miss Beautiful Smile awards, and was also ranked among the top five in the Best in Speech category.<ref>{{cite news | access-date=22 August 2025 | url=https://internetzindagi.com/manika-vishwakarma-from-rajasthan-crowned-miss-universe-india-2025/ | title=राजस्थान की मणिका विश्वकर्मा बनीं मिस यूनिवर्स इंडिया 2025 | date=20 August 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/india/manika-vishwakarma-wins-miss-universe-india-2025-all-about-top-3-contestants-19655800.htm | title=Manika Vishwakarma wins Miss Universe India 2025: All about top 3 contestants | publisher=[[CNBC TV18]] | work=Sudarsanan Mani | date=19 August 2025 | accessdate=19 August 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/fashion/miss-universe-india-2025-winner-is-manika-vishwakarma-from-rajasthan-5-things-to-know-about-her-101755569230184.html | title=Miss Universe India 2025 winner is Manika Vishwakarma from Rajasthan: 5 things to know about her | publisher=[[Hindustan Times]] | work=Krishna Pallavi Priya | date=19 August 2025 | accessdate=19 August 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://zeenews.india.com/people/manika-vishwakarma-crowned-miss-universe-india-2025-will-represent-india-in-thailand-2948219.html | title=Manika Vishwakarma Crowned 'Miss Universe India 2025', Will Represent India In Thailand | publisher=[[Zee News]] | date=19 August 2025 | accessdate=19 August 2025}}</ref>

=== Miss Universe 2025 ===
Vishwakarma represented India at [[Miss Universe 2025]], on 21 November 2025 at the [[Impact, Muang Thong Thani|Impact Challenger Hall]] in [[Pak Kret]], Nonthaburi, Thailand. She was one of the 30 semi-finalists, and maintained India's ongoing streak at the pageant since it began at [[Miss Universe 2019]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/india/miss-universe-india-2025-title-goes-to-rajasthans-manika-vishwakarma-19655718.htm | title=Miss Universe India 2025 title goes to Rajasthan's Manika Vishwakarma | publisher=[[CNBC TV18]] | date=19 August 2025 | accessdate=19 August 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://ddnews.gov.in/en/rajasthans-manika-vishwakarma-wins-miss-universe-india-2025-title/ | title=Rajasthan’s Manika Vishwakarma Beats 48 Contestants To Represent India At Miss Universe In Thailand | publisher=[[DD News]] | date=20 August 2025 | accessdate=22 August 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Miss India Manika Vishwakarma Honours Buddhism In Golden-Saffron National Costume At Miss Universe 2025 {{!}} WATCH |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/miss-india-manika-vishwakarma-honours-buddhism-in-golden-saffron-national-costume-at-miss-universe-2025-watch |website=Free Press Journal |access-date=19 November 2025 |language=en}}</ref>

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FredrickGreig at 20:12, 14 March 2026