Miss World 2025 Contestants Visit Buddhavanam at Nagarjuna Sagar

By A Staff Reporter

Hyderabad: In a unique cultural engagement under the Miss World 2025 pageant, 22 beauty queens representing countries from the Asia-Oceania region are set to visit the renowned Buddhavanam heritage site at Nagarjuna Sagar today. The visit is part of a series of immersive experiences being organized to highlight India’s cultural richness during the Miss World pageant.

Buddhavanam, a major Buddhist theme park developed by the Telangana government, offers visitors a deep dive into the teachings and life of the Buddha through its replicas, sculptures, and narrative reliefs. The site, which sits near the Krishna River, is a symbolic destination that blends historical significance with spiritual tranquility.

While the global pageant has drawn participation from over 120 contestants, this exclusive visit includes only 22 delegates from Group 4 of the Asia-Oceania region. The visiting countries include India, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Turkey, China, Thailand, and Armenia.