Bengaluru, 6th April 2026 : 
Miss Universe Karnataka 2026 Grand Finale was held in spectacular style at Gayatri Vihar Sagar – Palace Ground Bengaluru, bringing together elegance, talent, and fierce competition under one roof.
Organized by Nandini Nagaraj, popularly known as Queen Maker, the event witnessed participation from 38 exceptional finalists who competed across multiple rounds showcasing confidence, intelligence, and charisma.
After an intense and inspiring competition,Lekana Hegde was crowned Miss Universe Karnataka 2026, followed by Spoorthi Shetty as the First Runner-up and Jagruthi Chopra as the Second Runner-up.
In the Teen category, Samiksha Prasad emerged as the winner of “Miss Teen Karnataka 2026”, with Ayushma Shambhavi as the First Runner-up and Varsha securing the position of Second Runner-up.
The event was judged by an esteemed panel including Nikhil Anand, Manika Vishwakarma, Vaamshi Uday, and Amjad Khan and Muhammed Naizal who brought their expertise and industry experience to evaluate the contestants and our esteemed chief guest Dr Jagdeesh Chandra
The grand evening was sponsored by Sudha Fashions and Blushh Aesthetics and Wellness, powered by Bharat 24, Associate Partner Tara Decors, supporting partner Shakti Group and venue partner Gayatri Vihar sagar. Dr Jagdeesh Chandra as our chief guest
The runway came alive with stunning costumes by Bangalore Designers, Fashion by Sandy, and Nihal Thakur, The show was beautifully choreographed by Karun Raman, while the contestants dazzled in exquisite jewellery by Sudha Fashions.
Speaking on the success of the event, Nandini Nagaraj expressed gratitude to all partners, participants, and the audience for making the event a resounding success. The platform continues to empower young women by providing them opportunities to shine, grow, and represent Karnataka on larger stages.