Miss Universe 2024 contestant Rhea Singha Becomes ‘The Golden Bird’ For National Costume Round

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As the iconic Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico nears its grand finale, the national costume round has garnered the Internet's attention

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Among the highlights was India’s representative, Rhea Singha, who dazzled in an outfit inspired by "The Golden Bird"

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Singha, crowned Miss Universe India earlier this year, left audiences mesmerized as she walked the runway in the symbolic ensemble

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Taking to Instagram, Vietnamese designer Nguyen Ngoc Tu described the meticulously crafted ensemble as a labor of love that celebrates India’s golden age

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Said she considered it an opportunity to strengthen bilateral ties. The Vietnamese designer drew inspiration from the image of the golden bird – a symbol of prosperity and wealth India once had

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Why India was called "The Golden Bird' Manoshi Sinha, best-selling history author and astrologer, explained why India was called "The Golden Bird" or son chidiya or sone ki chidiya back in the day

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With flourishing international trade and institutions like Takshashila, Nalanda, and Telhara attracting students worldwide, India’s abundant natural resources and fertile lands further cemented its wealth,” she said

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Sinha said that this cultural resurgence lasted for centuries, with temples serving as repositories of immense wealth

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“British historian Angus Maddison noted that India was the most productive region globally from 1 CE to 1600 CE, while Swiss economic historian Paul Bairoch documented India as one of the richest nations during that era,” she told

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