Order of the Maharaja Varuna Sriraya
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| The Most Distinguished Order of the Maharaja Varuna Sriraya अति विशिष्ट महाराजा वरुण श्रीराय मानपदवी Ati Vishisth Maharaja Varuna Sriraya Maanpadvi | |
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.svg) Badge of the order (Knight Grand Companion grade) | |
Awarded by the  Maharaja of Purvanchal | |
| Type | Chivalric order |
| Established | 12 February 2022 |
| Awarded for | Remarkable and personal services to the Maharaja during his reign |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Sovereign | HM Maharaja Varuna Sriraya |
| Grand Mistress and Principal Knight Grand Companion | HSH Princess Tanvi Sridasa |
| Grades | Knight Grand Companion Knight Companion |
| Post-nominals | GCVS KCVS |
| Statistics | |
| First induction | 12 February 2022 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of the Crown of Purvanchal |
| Next (lower) | Order of Loyalty and Faithful Service |
 Ribbon bar of the Order of the Maharaja Varuna Sriraya (Grand Companion) | |
The Most Distinguished Order of the Maharaja Varuna Sriraya (Hindi: अति विशिष्ट दर्ज़ह महाराजा वरुण श्रीराय, Ati Vishisth Maharaja Varuna Sriraya Maanpadvi) is the fourth highest and junior-most order of chivalry of the Vishwamitran state of Purvanchal which was constituted on 12 February 2022 by Maharaja Varuna Sriraya to reward individuals for remarkable and personal services rendered to him. The order ranks below the Order of the Crown of Purvanchal.
History
The Most Distinguished Order of the Maharaja Varuna Sriraya was established on 12 February 2022 as a personal order of chivalry which shall be conferred to recognize the remarkable services rendered by individuals personally to Maharaja Varuna Sriraya and shall be conferred throughout his reign as the monarch of Purvanchal. At the time of its creation, it was the state's third highest order. However, on 1 December 2022, the Maharaja issued a royal decree which made it the junior-most conferrable order in the state.
Grades, styles, insignia, and precedence
Grades
The Order of the Maharaja Varuna Sriraya is conferred in two distinguished grades:
- Knight Grand Companion – GCVS, limited to regular 60 recipients
- Knight Companion – KCVS
Until 1 February 2024, the grades of Grand Companion and Companion existed. By a royal decree issued on 1 February 2024, the grades were re-organized as Knight Grand Companion and Knight Companion respectively.
Insignia
- The badge of the order is an eight pointed star with three straight rays between each arm. In the centre, there is a blue disc topped by the royal cypher of Maharaja Varuna Sriraya. The badges of the two grades are slightly different.
- Knight Grand Companion: has the eight pointed star in gold and the smaller arms in silver.
- Knight Companion: has the eight pointed star in silver and the smaller arms in gold.
- The ribbon is a navy blue background and on both edges are red stripes. In the centre, are red stripes (narrow) flanked by broad ones.
| Classes of the Most Distinguished Order of the Maharaja Varuna Sriraya | ||
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| Grade | Knight Grand Companion | Knight Companion |
| Post-nominals | GCVS | KCVS |
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Precedence
The Order of the Maharaja Varuna Sriraya ranks below the Order of the Crown of Purvanchal and above the Order of Loyalty and Faithful Service.
Recipients
Colour key
- Sovereign
- Honorary members
- Former members
Knights Grand Companion (GCVS)
Originally known as Grand Companions, later re-designated as Knights Grand Companion on 1 February 2024.
| Date | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 12 February 2022 | Varuna Sriraya, Maharaja of Purvanchal[1] | Founder Sovereign of the Order |
| 12 February 2022 | Klarissa Sriraya, Crown Princess of Purvanchal[1] | |
| 12 February 2022 | Tanishkaa Patranabish, Rajpramukh of Beltola[1] | |
| 12 February 2022 | Bishnu Chetry, Rajpramukh of Uttaranchal[1] | |
| 12 February 2022 | Arnab Sil, Rajpramukh of Madhya Prant[1] | |
| 12 February 2022 | Anirban Phatowali, Rajpramukh of Kamrupa[1] | |
| 12 February 2022 | Ștefan Marius Snagoveanu[1] | Rajyapal of Basistha; former Prime Minister; revoked on 9 October 2022; re-instated on 1 November 2022 |
| 12 February 2022 | Farhaz Hazarika[1] | Prime Minister |
| 12 February 2022 | Princess Anoushkaa Patranabish of Beltola[1] | Deputy Prime Minister; later Rajpramukh of Basistha |
| 12 February 2022 | Prince Abhiraj Kar of Purvanchal[1] | |
| 12 February 2022 | Princess Tanvi Sridasa of Purvanchal[1] | |
| 12 February 2022 | Michal Nowacki[1] | Deputy Prime Minister |
| 12 February 2022 | Phillip Joseph Pillin[1] | Former Prime Minister |
| 12 February 2022 | Asmi Patranabis, Senior Princess of Beltola[1] | |
| 12 February 2022 | Oscar I, Emperor-King of Karnia-Ruthenia (Honorary)[1] | Relinquished on 7 October 2022 |
| 12 February 2022 | Arthur II, King of Ebenthal (Honorary)[1] | Revoked on 24 November 2022 |
| 12 February 2022 | Maria I, Queen of Sildavia (Honorary)[1] | Relinquished on 9 October 2022 |
| 12 February 2022 | Baudouin, Grand Ruler of Carl Gustaf Province (Honorary)[1] | Later King of Queensland |
| 4 July 2022 | Jayden Dagsa[2] | President of the Privy Council |
| 4 July 2022 | Tyler Mullins[2] | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| 4 July 2022 | Chris Ramsay[2] | Privy Counsellor |
| 2 January 2023 | Princess Sibani Kar[3][4] | Member of the Royal Family |
| 2 January 2023 | Utpal Kar[3][4] | Member of the Royal Family |
| 2 January 2023 | Abhirup Patranabis, Crown Prince of Basistha[3][4] | |
| 2 January 2023 | Shiro Mephistopheles[3][4] | President of the Privy Council |
| 2 January 2023 | Rory Leonard[3][4] | Former Deputy Prime Minister; revoked on 12 June 2023, reinstated on 8 September 2023 |
| 2 January 2023 | Ankurjyoti Thakuria[3][4] | Former Deputy Prime Minister |
| 2 January 2023 | Justice Carson Snyder[3][4] | Chief Justice of the Supreme Court |
| 2 January 2023 | Rafe Hargreaves[3][4] | Minister of External Affairs, and Culture |
| 2 January 2023 | Arsal Abbas Mirza[3][4] | Minister of Finance, and Education |
| 2 January 2023 | General John Caravaggio III[3][4] | Chief of the General Staff |
| 25 June 2023 | Mohammad Mridul Amin | Governor of Madhya Prant |
| 25 June 2023 | Reshmi Hazarika | Governor of Uttaranchal |
| 25 June 2023 | Bhargab Jyoti Medhi | Governor of Basistha |
| 25 June 2023 | Princess Momita Das | Member of the Royal Family |
| 25 June 2023 | Suryadeva Kapei | Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Federal Affairs and Administration |
| 25 June 2023 | Johannes Mattias Toome | Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Armed Forces |
| 11 January 2024 | Prince Debajyoti, Prince Father of Purvanchal | Father of the Maharaja |
| 11 January 2024 | Princess Krishna, Princess Mother of Purvanchal | Regent of Purvanchal |
| 11 January 2024 | Arnisha Phatowali, Senior Princess of Kamrupa | Former Prime Minister |
| 11 January 2024 | Justice Charles Burgardt | Chief Justice of the Supreme Court |
| 11 January 2024 | Arnab Deka | Governor of Purvanchal |
| 11 January 2024 | W. Pranit Singh | Chief Minister of Purvanchal |
| 11 January 2024 | Matthew Tonna | Minister of Law and Justice, and Social Affairs |
| 11 January 2024 | Josh Ford | Leader of the Opposition |
| 11 January 2024 | Shivangi Roy | Minister of State of Home Affairs |
| 29 July 2024 | Prince Nirmal of Purvanchal | |
| 29 July 2024 | Princess Anushree of Purvanchal | |
| 29 July 2024 | Princess Prianca of Purvanchal | |
| 29 July 2024 | Princess Ruma of Purvanchal | |
| 29 July 2024 | Mahir Samarth | Deputy Prime Minister |
| 24 August 2024 | Susan Garsnell, Countess Martin (Honorary) |
Knights Companion (KCVS)
Originally known as Companions, later re-designated as Knights Companion on 1 February 2024.
| Date | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 12 February 2022 | Jayden Dagsa[1] | Former Minister of Culture, and Information and Broadcasting |
| 12 February 2022 | Tyler Mullins[1] | Minister of Education, and National Development |
| 12 February 2022 | Rory Leonard[1] | Minister of National Defence; revoked on 12 June 2023, reinstated on 8 September 2023 |
| 12 February 2022 | Charles Burgardt[1] | Minister of Finance, and Law and Justice |
| 12 February 2022 | Sander Koff[1] | Leader of the Opposition in House of Councillors |
| 12 February 2022 | Air Chief Marshal Matthew Griffin[1] | Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee |
| 2 January 2023 | William Cooper[3][4] | Ambassador in Ottawa, Canada |
| 2 January 2023 | Josh Ford[3][4] | Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| 2 January 2023 | Mandala Arya Setya[3][4] | Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Youth Affairs and Sports |
| 2 January 2023 | Colonel General Vincent Wilhelm von Ironside[3][4] | Deputy Chief of the General Staff |
| 2 January 2023 | Rajdeep Deka[3][4] | Former Governor of Purvanchal |
| 25 June 2023 | Dinesh Rajagopalan | Leader of the Opposition |
| 11 January 2024 | Ezekiel Ensor | Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Youth Affairs and Sports |
| 11 January 2024 | Jemina Hazarika | Mayor of Basistha City |
| 11 January 2024 | Himprakash Deka | Former Chief Minister of Purvanchal |
| 11 January 2024 | Poornima, Crown Princess of Mayursia (Honorary) | |
| 11 January 2024 | Princess Amelie Irene, Princess Royal (Honorary) | |
| 1 February 2024 | Kevin Doan[a] | Former Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Communications |
| 1 February 2024 | Juan Cisneros[b] | Ambassador in Los Guayos, Venezuela |
| 29 July 2024 | Arpan Deka | Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Environment and Natural Resources |
| 29 July 2024 | Tusharjit Deka | Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Religious Affairs |
| 29 July 2024 | Jemina Hazarika | Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Minority Affairs; appointment annulled on 9 August 2024 |
| 24 August 2024 | D. Martin, Earl Martin (Honorary) |
See also
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 The Maharaja of Purvanchal (12 February 2022). "Establish the Order of the Maharaja Varuna Sriraya and grant the order". Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 The Regent of Purvanchal (4 July 2022). "Royal Decree: Approval of Honours of the State". Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 The Regent of Purvanchal (2 January 2023). "Birthday Honours 2023". Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 Varuna Sriraya (2 January 2023). "Uparashtradhyaksh heads Purvanchal Ruler's honours list". Purvanchal Times. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ↑ Initially inducted as Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown of Purvanchal on 4 July 2022. Re-designated as Companion of the Order of the Maharaja Varuna Sriraya on 1 February 2024.
- ↑ Initially inducted as Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown of Purvanchal on 2 January 2023. Re-designated as Companion of the Order of the Maharaja Varuna Sriraya on 1 February 2024.