Padma Vibhushan
CountryIndia
TypeNational Civilian
ObverseA centrally located lotus flower is embossed and the text "Padma" written in Devanagari script is placed above and the text "Vibhushan" is placed below the lotus.
ReverseA platinum Emblem of India placed in the centre with the national motto of India, "Satyameva Jayate" (Truth alone triumphs) in Devanagari Script
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Established1954
Previous name(s)Padma Vibhushan "Pahela Warg" (Class I)
First awarded1954
  • Satyendra Nath Bose
  • Nandalal Bose
  • Zakir Husain
  • Balasaheb Gangadhar Kher
  • V. K. Krishna Menon
  • Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
Last awarded2019
  • Teejan Bai
  • Ismaïl Omar Guelleh
  • Anil Manibhai Naik
  • Balwant Moreshwar Purandare
Total awarded307
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