Miss Nepal is a renowned national beauty competition held in Nepal. Miss Nepal winners go on to represent Nepal on the global stage, competing in international pageants against candidates from all over the world.

The organizers held the 27th event pageant, titled Hidden Treasures Dabur Vatika Shampoo Miss Nepal 2023, on May 27, 2023. The event took place at the Godavari Sunrise Convention Center in Godawari, Lalitpur. Priyanka Rani Joshi, Miss Nepal World 2022, handed off her crown at the occasion. The newly announced winner of 2023 received the crown. Similarly, the organizers crowned Sareesha Shrestha, who held the title of Miss Nepal Earth 2022, as the new Miss Nepal Earth 2023. Similarly, Nancy Khadka handed off the crown to the new Miss Nepal International 2023.

Furthermore, Srichchha Pradhan emerged as the winner of the Miss Nepal World 2023 title, surpassing 23 other contenders in the grand finals of the pageant.

Miss Nepal History

This event contest has always assigned its winner to represent Nepal. The winner represents our nation in the Miss Asia Pacific competition since its debut in 1994. However, in 1997, Hidden Treasures and the Kathmandu Jaycees formed two independent pageants: Kathmandu Jaycees Miss Nepal and Hidden Treasures Miss World Nepal. Miss Nepal’s winner began competing in the Miss World pageant in 1998. Meanwhile, the first runner-up represented our nation in the Miss Asia Pacific pageant. The royal massacre in Nepal resulted in the cancellation of the contest in 2001.

The second runner-up began representing Nepal in the Miss Earth pageant in 2004. However, the following year, the first runner-up took over due to the cancellation of Miss Asia Pacific participation. The second runner-up began competing in the Miss International contest in 2010. Similarly, the organizers have been releasing the names of the third and fourth runners-up alongside the winners on Coronation Night since 2011. Furthermore, Hidden Treasure purchased the Miss Universe franchise in 2017 and crowned Nagma Shrestha the inaugural Miss Universe Nepal 2017. Since 2018, all four champions have maintained equal rankings with no runner-ups.

Similarly, Hidden Treasures made various modifications and statements about the 2020 event contest. They broadcasted the event live that year. The statement also announced that the Miss Universe franchise will no longer be with Hidden Treasure, resulting in only four winners that year. The organizers have increased the reward money for each of the four winners from NPR 100,000 to NPR 250,000.

However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organizers postponed the 2020 event contest. Mr. Driwakar Rajkarnikar, Chairman of Hidden Treasure, announced that further details would be provided on April 30, 2020.

Task & Requirements

Miss Nepal has been an annual event since 1994, with ladies between the ages of 19 and 24 competing. Every year, the organizers carefully select 25 contestants from a large pool of applicants to participate in a month-long training and grooming course leading up to the final event. During this training time, participants participate in a variety of activities such as attending lectures, doing social work, taking part in photoshoots, going through interviews, and learning about etiquette.

Now talking about the coronation night, which usually lasts roughly three hours, shows all of the nominees’ abilities. It begins with an introduction sequence in which they make their first appearances, followed by introductory speeches.

Similarly, the judges select the top 14 semi-finalists based on their speeches, allowing them to proceed to the next phase, which involves an interview with the judges. Following the evening gown sequence, the seven finalists are chosen. This competition stage also includes the final common question and answer round. Finally, the names of the five winners are announced live on Nepal Television during the ceremony.

Roles:

• The winner is required to represent Nepal in international beauty pageants.
• The winner will serve as a Young Conservation Ambassador for WWF Nepal’s efforts.
• Relevant and significant charitable work with Maiti Nepal and the HIV/AIDS Campaign.

Requirements:

• The candidate must be a female Nepalese citizen who is not married.
• The age range should be between 18 and 27 years.
• A minimum academic level of 10+2 or equivalent is required.
• The minimum height requirement is 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm).
• The applicant should be in good health.
• There must be no tattoos on the body.

Miss Nepal 2023

Srichchha Pradhan won the 27th edition of Miss Nepal in the grand finale, receiving the title of Miss Nepal World 2023. Pradhan defeated 23 other competitors at the event, which was held at the Godavari Sunrise Convention Centre in Lalitpur. Raina Majgaiya was named Miss Nepal Earth, while Prasiddhy Shah was named Miss Nepal International.

Apart from the major titles, The Hidden Treasure (THT), Miss Nepal’s organizer since 1994, awarded 12 other titles this year. Aishworya Shrestha has earned the titles of The Kathmandu Post Miss Intellectual and Dabur Honey Miss Fitness Queen. Moreover, Grishma Adhikari has earned the title of Berger Miss Glamor, Pragya Bajracharya has earned the title of Brij Cement Miss Confident, Suhani Khadka Chhetri has earned the title of JMusic Miss Multimedia, Unnati Gurung has earned the title of Yeti Airlines Woman with Wings, Pritika Khadka has earned the title of Creative D Studio Miss Photogenic, and Aayushma Baral has earned the title of THT Beauty with a Purpose.

The primary titleholders got further recognition. Pradhan was chosen Farmasi Face of the Year and Miss DHI, Majgaiya was selected Cetaphil Miss Healthy Skin, and Shah was voted Miss Popular Choice, ensuring her place in the Top 11.

During the competition, Pradhan spoke about Women’s Entrepreneurship, emphasizing its importance to Nepal’s thriving economy. Majgaiya gave a moving lecture on the topic of Beauty and Positivity, highlighting the significance of mentality in being beautiful and cheerful. Shah, the daughter of Nepal’s first Miss Nepal Ruby Rana Shah, spoke about Tourism Development Possibilities, advocating tourist sites in Tarai to boost Nepal’s tourism.

Adhikari and Shrestha made the Top 5 as well, delivering speeches on Global Warming and Climate Change and Feminism and Gender Equality, respectively. Likewise, the finalists wore couture dresses by Manish Rai and RB Diamonds jewelry.

Overall, the journey of the winners starts from here.

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