Miss World Contestants to Visit Buddhavanam in Telangana
Special arrangements are being made at Buddhavanam, near Nagarjuna Sagar, as contestants of the Miss World pageant are expected to visit. The beauty contest is scheduled to take place in Telangana from May 7. Telangana State Tourism Department Managing Director, Prakash Reddy, confirmed this during a review meeting on Saturday with Nalgonda District Collector Ila Tripathi and SP Sharath Chandra Pawar.
Prakash Reddy mentioned that the contestants might participate in a meditation session at Buddhavanam on May 12, which is Buddha Purnima. Around 140 contestants from 140 countries, including 30 representatives from Asia, will take part in the Miss World contest.
Authorities are working to highlight Buddhavanam not just as a tourist attraction but also as a meditation center. Apart from visiting Buddhavanam, the contestants will explore nearby places like Vijay Vihar and Nagarjuna Sagar Dam. The Tourism Department plans to use this opportunity to showcase Telangana’s rich culture, handicrafts, and tourism potential.
Special displays will be arranged to highlight Telangana’s traditional crafts, including Gadwal and Pochampally sarees, Kalamkari art, and other local handicrafts. Cultural programs and a drone show are also being planned to give the contestants a grand welcome.
To beautify the site, the Forest Department will launch a green initiative by planting saplings at Buddhavanam. This effort aims to enhance the scenic beauty of the location.
SP Sharath Chandra Pawar assured that proper security measures would be in place during the visit. Police personnel, ambulance services, and an entry pass system will be arranged to ensure the contestants’ safety.
Collector Ila Tripathi stated that all necessary arrangements would be made for the contestants’ comfortable stay. She emphasized that this visit is a great opportunity to present Telangana’s cultural heritage to an international audience.
Several officials, including Miryalaguda Sub-Collector Narayana Amit, Devarakonda ASP Mounika, Buddhavanam OSD Subhan Reddy, Archaeology Consultant Shiva Nagireddy, and others, participated in the review meeting. The officials expressed confidence that the Miss World pageant would give a major boost to Telangana’s tourism sector.
