The Nepal Weekly 
December 2, 2025
The grand finale of Miss Teen Newa World and Mister Newa World 1146, organized to highlight the cultural identity and ethnic beauty of the Newar community, has successfully concluded. In the Miss Teen Newa World 1146 category, Sajagata Manandhar grabbed the crown. Along with winning the crown, she also bagged the Best Nepal Bhasha and Best Walk awards. Former Kumari Trishna Shakya crowned the winner.
In the competition, Prarthana Shrestha was declared First Runner-up, winning the Friendship, Confident, and Best Attire awards. Yurina Maharjan became the Second Runner-up after receiving the Best Skin and Talent awards. Sneha Shrestha secured the position of Third Runner-up, earning the Beauty with Purpose and Most Popular awards. Sneha was also selected as the brand ambassador of Jagat Sundar Bwonekuthi.
The event began with a special ceremonial worship in the presence of former Kumaris – Nani Mainya Shakya, Rashmila Shakya, Priti Shakya, Matina Shakya, and Trishna Shakya, who are revered as living cultural heritage of Nepal.
