Supreme Order of the Hibiscus

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The Most Esteemed
Supreme Order of the Hibiscus
परम प्रतिष्ठित दर्ज़ह उत्तम जावाकुसुम
Param Pratishthit Darjah Utama Javakusuma
Badge of the Supreme Order of the Hibiscus
Awarded by the

Rashtradhyaksh of Vishwamitra
TypeChivalric order
Established24 October 2022
EligibilityState and foreign dignitaries
Awarded forhighest level of dedication for the development and progress of Vishwamitra and towards the welfare of all the people of Vishwamitra
StatusCurrently constituted
SovereignHIllRM The Rashtradhyaksh
ChancellorHM The Uparashtradhyaksh
GradesCollar
Grand Cordon
Post-nominalsS.U.K.
D.U.K.
Statistics
First induction25 October 2022,
Varuna Sriraya of Purvanchal
Last induction30 July 2023,
Arthur I of Creek and Lake
Total inducteesTotal: 43
 • Collar: 18
 • Grand Cordon: 25
Precedence
Next (higher)None (highest)
Next (lower)Order of the Foxtail Orchid

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The Most Esteemed Supreme Order of the Hibiscus (Hindi: परम प्रतिष्ठित दर्ज़ह उत्तम जावाकुसुम, Param Pratishthit Darjah Utama Javakusuma) is the second highest and order of chivalry of Vishwamitra which was created on 24 October 2022[1] by Rashtradhyaksh Varuna Sriraya through his royal decree numbered 247-2022 under the various reforms initiated to the federal honours system. The order, being the highest and senior-most of all, is conferred upon "an individual" who has depicted highest level of dedication for the development and progress of Vishwamitra and towards the welfare of all Vishwamitran people. The order replaced the Royal Family Order of Vishwamitra which was disestablished by the same royal decree. Until the creation of the Order of the Royal Family of Vishwamitra on 17 January 2024, the Supreme Order of the Hibiscus was the highest chivalric order.

The composition and induction criteria of the order is highly inspired and based upon the Japanese Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum.

History

The now-defunct, Royal Family Order of Vishwamitra, was created as the highest and senior-most order by the first Rashtradhyaksh Tanishkaa Patranabish on 3 July 2020 initially to confer it upon a state ruler who became the Rashtradhyaksh. Her successor and current Rashtradhyaksh Varuna Sriraya amended said order to open the order to the other state rulers, senior royalties and reigning foreign monarchs of recognized sovereign states. However, in October 2022, there were several proposals for a much streamlined honours system and subsequently the privy council deliberated and discussed on several options regarding the proposals. Finally, it was decided by the Rashtradhyaksh that the Royal Family Order of Vishwamitra along with all the other federal chivalric orders shall be disestablished and replaced by other appropriate orders.

The Supreme Order of the Hibiscus was thereby created as a replacement to the Royal Family Order, the Order of the Sanghamitra and partly to the Order of the Lotus and thus became the nation's highest order.

Grades, eligibility, and insignia

Grades

The Rashtradhyaksh is at the apex of the order as the fons honorum as the sovereign. Following the sovereign is the Chancellor of the order, a position held by one of the members of the order. The current Chancellor of the order is His Majesty Uparashtradhyaksh Bishnu Chetry, Rajpramukh of Uttaranchal.

The order is bestowed in two classes:

  • Collar or Special Class or Darjah Sri Utama Javakusuma - S.U.K. (limited to 25 living recipients)
  • Grand Cordon or First Class or Darjah Utama Javakusuma - D.U.K. (limited to 100 living recipients)

Eligibility

The Supreme Order of the Hibiscus is bestowed upon the rulers of the states, the members of the royal families of the states, foreign heads of recognized states, members of recognized foreign royal families and in exceptional cases, upon citizens of Vishwamitra as a token of respect for their contributions towards Vishwamitra.

The Collar grade is exclusively conferred on the rulers of the states, reigning monarchs of sovereign states and serving foreign heads of state. The collar is limited only to 25 living recipients excluding the rulers of the states who are extranummery recipients of the grade.

The Grand Cordon grade is conferred on members of the royal families, foreign heads of recognized states and their spouses, members of foreign royal families, and on citizens of Vishwamitra.

The order is exclusively reserved for foreign heads of state and royalties of states which are formally recognized by the Government of Vishwamitra.

Insignia

The insignia of the order consists of the collar, a sash or riband, the star and the badge of the order.

  • The collar includes the star of the order attached by the crown of the order to the chain which is made up of 13 pieces bearing the Hibiscus or Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower and the crown of Vishwamitra in alternate fashion.
  • The sash of the order is a red silk riband to which the badge of the order is hung at the bow attached by the crown of Vishwamitra. The sash is worn from the left shoulder to the right hip.
  • The star of the order is an eight pointed gold glittered star with a floral design in gold and silver with a white over a blue disc topped by the Hibiscus flower in red with five diamonds in its center.

The recipients of the Collar grade receive the insignia of the collar, a sash, the badge and the star of the order. On ceremonial occasions, only the collar of the order maybe worn along with the badge.

The recipients of the Grand Cordon grade receive the sash, the badge and the star of the order. The sash is worn from the left shoulder to the right waist.

Insignia of the Most Esteemed Supreme Order of the Hibiscus
Grade Collar Grand Cordon
Post-nominals S.U.K. D.U.K.
Insignia

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Recipients

Sovereign

Collars (S.U.K.)

Grand Cordons (D.U.K.)

Honorary recipients

Collars (S.U.K. (M))

Grand Cordons (D.U.K. (M))

Armorials

Collars of the Most Esteemed Supreme Order of the Hibiscus
Honorary recipients
Grand Cordons of the Most Esteemed Supreme Order of the Hibiscus
Honorary recipients

See also

References and notes

References

  1. ↑ "Royal Decree No. 247-2022". Google Docs. Rashtradhyaksh of Vishwamitra. 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 "Royal Decree No. 248-2022". Google Docs. Rashtradhyaksh of Vishwamitra. 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Royal Decree No. 251-2022". Google Docs. Rashtradhyaksh of Vishwamitra. 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Royal Decree No. 250-2022". Google Docs. Rashtradhyaksh of Vishwamitra. 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  5. ↑ "Royal Decree No. 254-2022". Google Docs. Rashtradhyaksh of Vishwamitra. 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  6. ↑ "Royal Decree No. 256-2022". Google Docs. Rashtradhyaksh of Vishwamitra. 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  7. ↑ "Royal Decree-256/2022: Grant of Collar of the Supreme Order of the Hibiscus on King Sanghaya (1 December 2022)".
  8. ↑ 8.00 8.01 8.02 8.03 8.04 8.05 8.06 8.07 8.08 8.09 8.10 "Royal Decree No. 258 (2/2023)". Google Docs. Rashtradhyaksh of Vishwamitra. 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 "Royal Decree No. 264 (8/2023)". Google Docs. Rashtradhyaksh of Vishwamitra. 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Royal Decree No. 265 (9/2023)". Google Docs. Rashtradhyaksh of Vishwamitra. 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  11. ↑ "OFFICE OF THE RASHTRADHYAKSH - GRANT OF SUPREME ORDER OF THE HIBISCUS". Google Docs. Gazette of Vishwamitra. 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
  12. ↑ "Royal Decree No. 253-2022". Google Docs. Rashtradhyaksh of Vishwamitra. 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  13. ↑ "The Gazette of Vishwamitra". Google Docs. Government of Vishwamitra. 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.

Notelist

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Given as a gift for the marriage of Jonathan I.
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