Obverse:A centrally located lotus flower is embossed and the text "Padma" written in Devanagari script is placed above and the text "Shri" 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
Website:padmaawards.gov.in
Established:1954; 72 years ago (1954)
Final award:2025
First award:1954
Presented by:Government of India
Next (lower):Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak
Next (higher):Kirti Chakra (military), Padma Bhushan (civilian)