Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Jan 3: The much-anticipated ‘Karnataka Crown 2026’ pageant will be held at BMS Hotel, Mangaluru, on January 11, starting at 3.00 pm. The pageant will celebrate exceptional talent, confidence and community leadership from across the state.
The state-level pageant is being organised by Wenz Modelling in association with the Karunya Setu Foundation under the leadership of Wencita Dias, an international fashion choreographer, award-winning actor, model and TEDx speaker.

The organisers stated that Karnataka Crown 2026 has been conceptualised to showcase the beauty, intelligence and ambition of diverse participants from across Karnataka. Beyond the glamour of a conventional pageant, the event will also focus on a meaningful social cause, with children from orphanages gracing the ramp, highlighting the theme of “beauty with a purpose”.
The programme will be attended by celebrities and will include exciting entertainment, adding to the grandeur of the occasion. The event will feature an esteemed jury panel comprising Bigg Boss contestants Risha Gowda from Season 12 and Anusha Rai from Season 11, both well-known actresses.
Organisers emphasised that the event is envisioned not merely as a pageant, but as a grand and unforgettable experience for participants and audiences alike.
The event is open to all.