From Australia to Miss Nepal World 2025: Luna Luitel Takes on New Responsibilities and Big Dreams

 A few months ago, Luna Luitel returned from Australia with the dream of becoming Miss Nepal. On August 30, that dream came true when she was crowned Miss Nepal World 2025 at the Sunrise Convention Center in Godavari. Along with her, winners for Miss Nepal Earth, Miss Nepal International, and Miss Nepal Cosmo were also announced.


This year marked a milestone, as for the first time, all four Miss Nepal winners came from Gen-Z. Luna, 26, describes herself as tech-savvy, independent, and determined to create her own path.


In her first interview after winning, Luna said the victory still feels surreal. “When my name was announced, I felt like I was living in a dream. Even now, it’s hard to believe,” she shared. She added that while the crown has brought new responsibilities, she remains the same person as before.


Raised in a spiritual family and a devotee of Lord Krishna, Luna says she lives by the teaching: “Do your duty without attachment to the results.” To her, the Miss Nepal crown is not just a title but a responsibility to contribute to society.


Luna studied nursing at the University of Sydney, where she spent nine years. She believes her nursing background taught her empathy and understanding—skills that also helped her succeed in Miss Nepal. Her philosophy is “Learn, Earn, Return”—study abroad, gain experience, and then give back to Nepal.


Despite having permanent residency in Australia, Luna has chosen to remain a Nepali citizen, saying her passport is her greatest asset and identity. “I cannot live by losing my Nepali identity,” she says, recalling the struggles she faced while traveling with a Nepali passport.


Through the Miss Nepal platform, Luna wants to raise awareness about gender equality in education. She points out that boys are often sent to better schools while girls are limited to household work or public schools. “This inequality must end,” she stresses, adding that equality can change lives.


Luna also sees herself working in policymaking within the next five years. She believes youth should play a role in shaping policies that affect the country.


Outside her work and advocacy, Luna enjoys scuba diving, swimming, playing the flute, and listening to podcasts.


Her message to Nepali girls is simple: “Believe in yourself. Nepal faces many challenges, but together we can solve them.”


In the Miss Nepal finale, when asked what she would change about beauty pageants, Luna said: “We must stop seeing beauty pageants only through physical beauty. It’s also about commitment—like my own motto, Learn, Earn, Return. That’s how we can make Nepal great.”

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