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52 women. 52 stories. But these national costumes made us stop and look twice. 👑🇮🇳

At Miss Universe India 2026, contestants transformed the stage into a celebration of India’s culture, mythology and heritage. From Rajasthan’s royal forts and Gujarat’s legendary Dwarka to Kerala’s warrior legacy, Manipur’s polo heritage, Karnataka’s Gandaberunda and Tamil Nadu’s majestic temples, every look carried a story far beyond fashion.

We picked 20 fan favourites from the National Costume Show, and choosing one winner is almost impossible. ❤️‍🔥

Anushri? Anubha? Tejaswini? Snehal? Kaziah? Vaishnavi? Or someone completely unexpected?

👇 Drop your TOP 3 in order. No ties allowed!

The Miss Universe India 2026 finale is scheduled for August 23 in Jaipur, with the winner set to represent India at Miss Universe 2026 in Puerto Rico.

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00:00Spark was fighting for the light
00:02I used to let the shadows tell me who I'm meant to be
00:06But now I'm looking in the mirror and I finally see
00:13I'm actually Rajasthan
00:15Representing the royal land of Rajasthan, the national costume is a magnificent celebration of India's rich heritage
00:21Inspired by Rajasthanese majestic forts and palaces
00:25It is adorned with traditional mirror work, vibrant tassels and intricate golden craftsmanship
00:31The iconic camel and the royal elephant symbolize the desert spirit, strength and grandeur of Rajasthan
00:38A tribute to a land where royalty, artistry and the tradition live on through generations
00:44Contestant number 5, Anshigar Chaudhary
00:55In a rush where everyone's so loud
00:57It's easy just to hide away and vanish in the crowd
01:01The sunny days of innocence felt like they slipped away
01:04But now I'm standing in my truth with so much left to say
01:08No, I am not afraid of the fire in my soul
01:12I'm taking all my broken pieces, making myself whole
01:19Stepping out the dark, shaking off the past
01:22I found a way to make this fearless, feeling less
01:29Cause there is a power
01:31When you keep the faith
01:34Breaking the walls of the darkest place
01:37The hope is fragile
01:39It refuses to break
01:42Look at the beautiful steps
01:46Look at the beautiful steps you take
01:47You'll find the strength
01:49Whatever it takes
01:51Yeah, you will rise
01:54When you keep the faith
02:17The answers don't always fall from the sky
02:20Sometimes you gotta walk through the fire and sky
02:25But when you love
02:26Contestant number 5, Tejasuna Srivastava
02:29Representing Maharashtra, Tejasuna Srivastava embodies the spirit of Swarajji
02:34The dream envisioned by Chhatapati Sivaji Maharaj
02:37Her modern Pethani inspired
02:39Exemble honours tradition while embracing the present
02:42And through the powerful art of Lathikaati
02:45Every movement reflects the fearless legacy of her land
02:48Where daughters are taught not just to overcome
02:51But to rise, lead and make history
02:54Contestant number 48, Tejasuna Srivastava
03:00Contestant number 48, Tejasuna Srivastava
03:01There is a power
03:02When you keep the faith
03:05You gotta keep it
03:07In the darkest place
03:09The hope is fragile
03:11It refuses to break
03:13So hard to break
03:16Who knows the magic
03:18Who knows the magic that you can't await
03:19You'll find the strength
03:21Whatever it takes
03:23Yeah, you will rise
03:25When you keep the faith
03:32Whatever it takes
03:34I'm building castles
03:38Just a small resilient voice
03:44You will rise
03:46When you keep the faith
03:55Contestant number 7, Anubha Vashist
03:58Anubha's national costume
03:59Anubha's national costume is an ode to Devi
04:01The eternal feminine force which is powerful, graceful and protective
04:05Draped in gold, she embodies the radiance of the goddess
04:09Drawing inspiration from the timeless spirituality of Uttarakhand
04:13More than a costume
04:14It is a celebration of Shakti
04:16The strength of a woman
04:18The spirit of a land
04:19And the divine energy
04:20That has saved generations
04:23Contestant number 7, Anubha Vashist
04:43It refuses to break
04:47Look at the beautiful steps you take
04:51You'll find the strength
04:53Whatever it takes
04:55Yeah, you will rise
04:58Contestant number 8, Anushi Satav Lekar
05:02Pwarka, a kingdom beyond time
05:04The national costume is a tribute to the legendary city of Lord Krishna
05:09On the shores of Gujarat
05:10Where maritime prosperity, cultural exchange
05:13And their spirituality converge to save one of India's greatest civilization
05:18The golden city rising from the ocean celebrates Gujarat's enduring maritime heritage
05:24While the Sudarshan chakra reflects righteous leadership
05:28And the sacred shank symbolizes the awakening of human purpose
05:32As India shapes the future, Pwarka stands as a timeless reminder
05:37That the greatest civilizations are built when the power is guided by wisdom
05:40Prosperity by purpose
05:42And the leadership by compassion
05:45Contestant number 8, Anushri Satav Lekar
06:09Contestant number 9, Chandramata
06:12Shakti and Sri
06:13The divine essence of Bengal
06:15Inspired by the powerful manifestations of divine feminine, goddess Durga and goddess Lakshmi
06:21The ivory white lehenga reflects purity and divinity
06:25While the flowing saree inspired drape homage to Bengal's iconic white and red saree
06:31The golden jewelry completes its divine vision drawing inspiration from Bengal's timeless tradition of gold craftsmanship
06:38As she walks, she carries the Shakti of Durga
06:41Fearless, resilient and protective
06:44And the Sri of Lakshmi
06:46Graceful, abundant and compassionate
06:48She is Bengal, she is Shakti and she is Sri
06:52Contestant number 9, Chandramata
06:55One thing that they show is
06:55There is a power
06:59Oh
07:00One
07:07Two
07:12Two
07:13Two
07:14Two
07:17Two
07:21Two
07:22Two
07:22Three
07:23Two
07:24Three
07:2813. Tipali Ria Johar Jharkhand
07:31From a land where majestic forests breathe life, waterfalls crave eternity and the earth
07:37cradles treasures untold, rises Vasundra Prakshika, the guardian of the Mother Earth.
07:43Adorned in the timeless beauty of Stoharai art, crowned by the mighty elephant and embraced
07:48by the Palash, Dharam tree and Tal Patarao.
07:53Sea embodies the harmony between nature, heritage and humanity.
07:57The coal and mycosi carries celebrate the abundance of Jharkhand.
08:01While the spirit of Bhagawan, Pirsa Munta reminds the world that our greatest strength lies in
08:07protecting our roots.
08:08She is not merely daughter of Jharkhand, say Jharkhand Johar, Dipali Ria.
08:22I used to let the shadows tell me who I meant to be, but now I'm looking in the mirror
08:28and I finally see.
08:32I'm stepping out the dark, dusting off my knees.
08:3618. Kezia Lismazor
08:38Ayat Piyam, the eternal spirit of Kerala.
08:42It is the soul of Kerala brought to life.
08:44The Kathakali Visage embodies Kerala's timeless art of storytelling.
08:49The elephant stands for strength, wisdom and grandeur.
08:52While the lush green leaves reflect the land's eternal connection with nature.
08:57Every detail is a tribute to our heritage that has survived generations.
09:02Ayat Piyam represents Kerala as it truly is.
09:06Ancient in its roots, powerful in its spirit and eternal in its legacy.
09:11Contestant, Kezia Lismazor.
09:13Contestant, Kezia Lismazor.
09:14In this modern rush, where everyone's so loud.
09:18It's easy just to hide away and vanish in the crowd.
09:21The sunny days of innocence felt like they slipped away.
09:25But now I'm standing in my truth with so much left to say.
09:28No, I am not afraid of the fire in my soul.
09:32I'm taking all my broken feet.
09:34Contestant number 22.
09:35Lit Jema Jacob.
09:37Veerangana.
09:38The warrior princes of Kerala.
09:40Inspired by Kerala's legendary warrior, Unni Yarcha.
09:43This costume celebrates her fearless spirit.
09:46The traditional kasabu drape represents her roots.
09:50While the armor, sword, arrows and seals symbolize her strength and courage.
09:54The crown represents valor and royalty.
09:57Today, she carried Unni Yarcha's story not merely as a costume but as a symbol of power of a fearless
10:03woman.
10:25Contestant number 25.
10:27Pinky Vasu Matadi.
10:29Sikheri Sikhwala.
10:31This national costume celebrates Assam through rich heritage of the Boro community.
10:36One of its largest indigenous tribes.
10:38Inspired by Pagurumba, the graceful butterfly dance.
10:42Its colors and motives reflect their deep connection with nature, strength and identity.
10:47The tribal elements celebrate Assam's diverse indigenous communities.
10:51While the one-horned rhinoceros honors their iconic wildlife.
10:56Contestant number 25.
10:57Pinky Vasu Matadi.
11:21And there is a power.
11:23Will you keep the faith?
11:25We gotta keep it.
11:27In the darkest blaze.
11:29The hope is fragile.
11:31It refuses to break.
11:34So hard to break.
11:36Who knows the magic that you can't await?
11:40You'll find the strength, whatever it takes.
11:44Yeah, you will rise.
12:09Contestorment 27 Pramiti Rana
12:12Rising from the ashes, the phoenix embodies the indomitable spirit of India. Resilient, powerful and eternal. Every feather represents a
12:22challenge transformed into strength while the flames symbolize courage, passion and the relentless pursuit of dreams. This is not merely
12:29costume. It's a story of rebirth. Because the phoenix does not rise because it never fell. It rises because it
12:36refused to stay down.
12:37Contestorment 27 Pramiti Rana
12:42I'm stepping off the dark, dusting off my knees. I was building castles long before I had the keys.
12:53Cause there is a power when you keep the faith. Breaking the wall.
12:59Contestant No. 29 Pura Sumpi
13:02Pura Sumpi represents the untouched beauty of Arunachal Pradesh. Seek thanks to the stage, the soul of the Appatani tribe,
13:09the farmers of the valley.
13:10Take, here you'll find the strength. Whatever it takes. Yeah, you will rise. When you keep the faith.
13:30Contestant No. 39 Swimmer Khaneja
13:34Yagyaseni, the fire of Dharma is Draupadi. Born from shattered fire, who refused to be an object and dare to
13:42raise her voice against a Dharma.
13:44Centuries later, women are still told what they can be. But this costume carries her unbroken fire, dignity and courage.
13:54When injustice silences a woman, she must stand tall. We are not objects. We are women who will carve the
14:01future.
14:02Contestant No. 38 Simar Khaneja
14:05Contestant No. 38 Simar Khaneja
14:26Contestant No. 41 Nehal Rawat
14:29Rising from the Devu with Imachal Pradesh, Snehal Rawat pays tribute to Ma Thathashwari, the fierce eight-armed guardian of
14:40Papar Valley. Honoring the saddened eight-metal idol and her roots' unwaking face, her
14:48assembled unites adopted temple gold, radiant brass, and a skirt depicting exquisite Kanga artistry, a breathtaking vision of Khemalian resilience,
14:58sovereign power, and timeless grace. Contestant No. 41 Nehal Rawat
15:24Contestant No. 42 Pooty Shetty
15:28From Karnataka's slacker legend, rises the gun to Perunda, the mighty two-headed earth symbolizing strength, wisdom, and resilience. From
15:40the Vijayanagara Empire to the royal courts of Mysore, its legacy has endured through centuries. Now Karnataka's official emblem. The
15:49twin-headed crown represents divine power, storing wings, embody fearlessness, and every handcraft feather celebrates the
15:57Karnataka's timeless heritage. Contestant No. 42 Pooty Shetty
16:05I'm building castles
16:08Just a small resilient voice
16:12You will rise
16:16When you keep the faith
16:30Conestant No. 44
16:31Shri Tara Patvika
16:33Inspired by Garuda, the divine vehicle of Lord Vishnu, Shri Tara's doctrine represents courage, strength, and protection. Its sparkle wings
16:42symbolize the freedom to rise beyond limits, while staying grounded in wisdom and perforce.
16:48carrying a timeless message of strength, devotion and fearless ambition.
16:54Contestant number 44, Sritara Paswicha.
17:23Contestant number 47, Tejasui Soni.
17:27She carries India, not just upon her shoulder, but within her shoulder.
17:32The costume celebrates the many identities of Indian women, nurtured, dealer, builder,
17:39leader, dreamer, without being defined by any one role.
17:43Rooted in tradition, yet remissors in ambition, she represents Indian women.
17:48India, where every woman is free to choose what she wants to become.
17:54She has infinite possibilities.
17:57Contestant number 47, Tejasui Soni.
18:13Contestant number 49, Fatoy Chumnav.
18:17Inspired by Manipur's distinction as the birthplace of modern polo, a gift from Manipur to war.
18:25This ensemble carries the soul of a land celebrated as a miniature of India.
18:31Traditional tribal motifs, hand-crafted textiles and sarong-inspired traits symbolize the beautiful coexistence of culture, honoring Manipur's many communities.
18:43Contestant number 49, Fatoy Chumnav.
19:02Contestant number 51, Omanga Kumawar.
19:07Rising from the heart of India, this costume embodies the invincible spirit and the architectural majesty of the legendary Collier
19:16Ford.
19:28Contestant number 51, Contestant number 51, Omanga Kumawar.
20:01Contestant number 52, Vaishnavi Ganesh.
20:05Vaishnavi represents Tamil Nadu.
20:07The state of the state of the state of the Nambas, where art, culture and tradition of woman etude every
20:13detail.
20:13As a proud South Indian, she carries the richness of a land known for logistics, gopura, timeless temple architecture, and
20:23a legacy of gold.
20:24Dressed in pure gold jewelry, from head to toe, sleep in bodies, prosperity, grandeur, and heritage.
20:33Concession No. 52, Vaishnavi Ganesh.
20:43For more information, visit www.fema.gov.au
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