Order of Tri Shakti Patta

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Order of Tri Shakti Patta
Order of the Three Divine Powers
Awarded by King of Nepal
Country    Nepal
Type Order
Awarded for Notable contributions toward the cause of the nation.
Description 1st Class to 5th Class, plus a medal
Statistics
Established 27 November 1937
First awarded 1937
Last awarded 2006
Precedence
Next (higher) Birendra Democracy Decoration
Next (lower) Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu
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Ribbon bar of the order

The Most Illustrious Order Tri Shakti Patta (Order of the Three Divine Powers) is an order of knighthood of the former Kingdom of Nepal.Conferred on members of the Royal Family or Nepali citizens who make outstanding contributions to the nation, and to foreigners making special contributions to the welfare of Nepal.

History

The medal was first instituted by King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah Dev in 1936. The order was later instituted on 27 November 1937 by King Tribhuvan.

After the end of the monarchy in 2008, the New government initiated this new series of awards. Nepal Ratna Man Padavi is the highest class whereas Rastra Gaurav Man Padavi is second highest. The award and its conferred by the President of Nepal on the Republic Day, May 29.

Insignia

The ribbon of the order is navy blue with white-edged green edges.

Grades

The Order of Tri Shakti Patta has five classes & a Medal :

  • Member First Class (Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta)
  • Member Second Class (Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta)
  • Member Third Class (Bikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta)
  • Member Fourth Class (Prakhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta)
  • Member Fifth Class (Tri-Shakti-Patta)
  • Medal (Tri-Shakti-Patta-Padak)

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