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Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (JD)

Udupi, Sep 3: The first season of the Elite Mangalore 2026 pageant, organized by Vmedia and powered by K1 Bhramari Hotel, Kaup, and Namaste Resort, Kaup, concluded with the crowning of winners in the Miss Teen, Miss, Mrs and Mr categories.

The pageant featured a total of 30 participants, of whom 21 advanced to the final stage. The competition comprised three rounds, with one final round determining the winners.

In the Miss Teen category, Poorvi Kulal emerged as the winner, while Sanvi secured second place and Sanidhya finished third.

In the Mrs category, Pooja Manoj Shetty was crowned the winner. Priyanka Kishor Poojary was the second runner-up, while Swathi secured third place.

Shivani Suraj won the Miss category, with Trisha taking second place and Harshitha Rai securing third.

In the Mr category, Darshan P Suvarna emerged as the winner, followed by Pratham Rajesh in second place and Yashash in third.

Dr Rachana Poojary was honoured with the special title ‘Face of Vmedia’.

The pageant was choreographed by Deekshith Poojary Airody and Sakshi Poojary.

The judging panel comprised Deepak Ganguli, Nishita Fernandes and Aakanksha Rao.

The valedictory ceremony was attended by guests including Wencita Dias, Prajwal and Sinchana Prakash, along with the organizers, participants and well-wishers.

Daijiworld was the media partner of the grand event.

The event provided a platform for aspiring models and pageant contestants to showcase their confidence, personality, talent and stage presence, while bringing together participants from different categories under the Elite Mangalore platform.