Shweta Sharda, representing India, donned a “lotus halo” headpiece as part of her outfit at the Miss Universe 2023 costume round. “India’s National Costume designed by Nidhi Yasha symbolizes a new, resilient India, weathering storms and emerging powerful,” the Miss Diva organization remarked. According to the statement, “coexistence of India’s diverse religions and cultures” is represented by the headwear.