The Search for the Next Daughter of the Soil, Now in the South
The search for the next Daughter of the Soil made its way to Bengaluru and for a day, Yutori Spaces became part of that journey.
On March 13th, we hosted the South Zone Auditions of the 61st edition of Femina Miss India, presented by KIIT and co-powered by Rajnigandha Pearls.
Over 300+ contestants from across the South stepped in, each taking their first step toward the crown.
A Day That Brought the South Together
Participants arrived representing Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
Each state brought its own presence into the space.
Kerala came in with grace and quiet confidence. Tamil Nadu brought a strong, polished edge. Karnataka showed up focused and prepared. Telangana carried a bold, confident energy. Andhra Pradesh had a natural ease and stage presence.
Different styles, different personalities but the intent was the same.
The Jury
The panel brought together people from across the pageant, fashion, and media space:
- Sushruthi Krishna – Femina Miss India 2016 1st Runner Up and entrepreneur
- Gokul Ganesh – Mr India World 2024
- Prasad Bidapa – Show Director
- Natty G – Brand & Operations Head, Miss India Organization
- Waseem Khan – Fashion Photographer
The auditions were hosted by Prakruthi Kambam, Femina Miss India Telangana 2024.
Inside Yutori Spaces
The space was set up across two zones.
One area was dedicated to glam hair, makeup, and getting ready before stepping in. Contestants used this space to prepare and take a moment before their turn.
The second area held the auditions. Walks, introductions, and interactions with the jury all happened here.
The movement between the two felt easy. From prep to performance, everything stayed connected.
What stood out were the in-between moments people talking, encouraging each other, sharing small laughs. It didn’t feel closed or intimidating, even with everything at stake.
The Outcome
By the end of the day, 25 contestants were shortlisted to move forward to the final round of auditions in Mumbai.
From 300+ to 25 it was a sharp cut, and every selection counted.
Alongside this, Top 5 finalists were also identified from each state Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
What This Meant for Yutori
For us, this was about hosting a format where multiple things happen at once prep, movement, evaluation, and flow.
The space held all of it without feeling overwhelming.
