Order of Tri Shakti Patta

Order of Tri Shakti Patta Order of the Three Divine Powers
Third class badge of the Order of the Three Divine Powers
Type	Order
Awarded for	Notable contributions toward the cause of the nation.
Description	1st Class to 5th Class, plus a medal
Country	Nepal
Presented by	King of Nepal
Established	27 November 1937
First award	1937
Final award	2006
Ribbon bar of the order
Precedence
Next (lower)	Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu

The Most Illustrious Order of Tri Shakti Patta (Nepali: त्रिशक्ति पट्ट; Order of the Three Divine Powers) is an order of knighthood of the former Kingdom of Nepal. It is 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 is conferred by the President of Nepal on 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)

References

External links

• World Medals Index, Nepal: Order of Trishakti Patta