莲花装勋章

Key facts

Type

National Civilian

Country

India

Presented by

President of India

Obverse

A centrally located lotus flower is embossed, and the text "Padma" written in Devanagari script is placed above, and the text "Bhushan" is placed below the lotus.

Reverse

A platinum State Emblem of India placed in the centre with the national motto of India, " Satyameva Jayate " (Truth alone triumphs) in Devanagari Script

Established

1954 ; 72 years ago ( 1954 )

Website

padmaawards .gov .in

Next higher

Padma Vibhushan

Next lower

Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (military), Padma Shri (civilian)

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