The annual pageant of Miss India USA 2022 was held in New Jersey.

Aarya Walvekar was named Miss India USA 2022.

The longest-running Indian pageant outside of India celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

It was founded by New York-based Indian-Americans Dharmatma and Neelam Saran.

74 competitors from 30 states competed in Miss India USA.

Aarya is an 18 years old senior at Briar Woods High School in Virginia.

Tanvi Grover from New York was named Miss Teen India USA.

Aarya also founded Euphoria Dancing Studio, which teaches youngsters to dance.

Her interests areas include traveling, cooking, and participating in debates.

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