Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu
| Order of the Gurkha Right Arm | |
|---|---|
| Awarded by King of Nepal (now President of Nepal) | |
| Country |
 Nepal |
| Type | Order |
| Awarded for | Valuable service to Nepal. |
| Description | 1st Class to 5th Class, plus a medal |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 1896, revived 7 September 1932 |
| First awarded | 1896 |
| Last awarded | 2006 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of Tri Shakti Patta |
| Next (lower) | none |
 Ribbon bar of the order | |
The Most Puissant Order of the Gorkha Dakshina Bahu (Order of the Gurkha Right Arm or Hand) is an order of knighthood of Nepal. It is one of the highest honors given traditionally by the king and now the president. It can be awarded to both the military and civilians, including foreign nationals, for the distinguished contribution to the country in the field of arts, literature, sports, science, and social service.
History
The order was first instituted by King Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah Dev in 1896. The order was later revived and reformed on 7 September 1932 by King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah Dev. Attached to the order is a medal instituted by King Tribhuvan in 1936. It is the oldest order in Nepal.
Insignia
The ribbon of the order is officially saffron, usually found as a darker red shade.
Grades
The Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu has five classes and a medal:
- Member First Class (Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu)
- Member Second Class (Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu)
- Member Third Class (Suprabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu)
- Member Fourth Class (Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu)
- Member Fifth Class (Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu)
- Medal (Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu-Padak)
External links
- World Medals Index, Nepal: The Most Puissant Order of the Gurkha Right Arm
- Royal Ark - Orders of Nepal