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A Spiritual Touch for Miss World Contestants

The New Indian Express Hyderabad

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May 13, 2025

Participants immerse themselves in meditation at Buddhavanam

- SHREYA VERONICA @Nagarjunasagar (Nalgonda district)

The air at Nagarjunasagar on Wednesday was thick with excitement as contestants from the Asian and Oceanic regions for the 72nd Miss World title arrived at Buddhavanam. Their visit was carefully timed to coincide with Buddha Purnima so that they got a glimpse of a world that seamlessly blends spiritual calm with ancient grandeur.

As their buses rolled in, the contestants—draped in elegance—smiled and waved, greeting onlookers with an enthusiastic chorus of "Hello World, Telangana Zaroor Aana".

The welcome was a rhythmic affair. Lambadi dancers swirled in traditional attire, escorting the guests into the dormitory area where a meditation session by Buddhist monks awaited. The atmosphere shifted from festive to tranquil as the participants took their seats, ready to engage with the spiritual heart of the occasion.

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