Miss Universe 2023: Take A Look At 'Sone Ki Chidiya' Ensemble By Indian Contestant Divita Rai

Divita Rai is representing India at the Miss Universe contest this year, which will be held on January 14. Several rounds of the competition, including the 'National Costume' phase, took held before to the final round, where the winner would be proclaimed. (Image Source: Getty)

Divita Rai, India's Miss Universe candidate, transformed herself into a breathtaking 'Sone Ki Chidiya' by wearing a magnificent golden lehenga with wings. (Image Source: Twitter/@MissDivaOrg)

Abhishek Sharma, the designer of the gorgeous garment representing our country, made an Instagram note in which he offered multiple photos discussing the inspiration and specifics of the golden costume. (Image Source: Twitter/@MissDivaOrg)

Divita Rai @divitarai looking regal. The National Costume is inspired by the ethereal portrayal of India as the golden bird which is a symbol of the wealth of our rich cultural heritage along with the spiritual essence of living in harmony with diversity, he wrote in his post. (Image Source: Twitter/@MissDivaOrg)

The deep gold metallic hand decorations are a sample of our artists' finest craftsmanship. The lehenga is constructed from a hand-woven tissue cloth from Madhya Pradesh's Chandheri District, with the drape embodying the image of modern India In the caption, the designer noted. (Image Source: Twitter/@MissDivaOrg)

Divita Rai, 25, of Karnataka, was crowned Miss Universe India on August 28, 2022, in Mumbai by Harnaaz Sandhu, the current Miss Universe India and Miss Universe 2021. Divita will now participate as India's representative in the Miss Universe 2022 contest. (Image Source: Twitter/@MissDivaOrg)

Rai had previously been named one of the top three Karnataka finalists fighting for the title of Femina Miss India 2019. She competed in Miss Diva 2021 and came in second place, trailing Harnaaz Sandhu. Throughout the tournament, she was also crowned Miss IQ, Miss Lifestyle, and Miss Sudoku. (Image Source: Twitter/@MissDivaOrg)