Shripech(Nepali:श्रीपेच) is acrownthat was traditionally worn byNepalese monarchs.[2][3]During theRana rule,a special variant of the shripech was created for them to wear.

Shripech
Details
CountryNepal
MadeUnknown
OwnerGovernment of Nepal
Weight2 kg (4.4 lb)[1]
MaterialSilverandGold
Notable stonesDiamond,Pearl,Emerald,andRuby
Other elementsTail feather of theBird-of-paradise

The Shripech is currently located at theNarayanhiti Palace Museumsince 2018.[4]It consists of over 3,000 precious stones, including 723 diamonds, 2,372 pearls, 48 emeralds and 16 rubies.[5]

History

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Although there is no definite evidence as to when the Shreepech was created,Rajendra Bikram Shahwas the firstKing of Nepalwho started wearing the Shreepech.

Description

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Apart from the Kalki (a large tail feather of thebird-of-paradise), the Shreepech is studded with diamonds, pearls, rubies,Navaratnas,gold and silver. On June 29, 1965, while keeping the records of Shripech handed over by the Government of Nepal, officials of the Nepal Gold and Silver Business Association prepared a report that diamond, ruby,Navaratna,and gold were used in Shreepech in large quantities and the largest part was silver. The Total Estimated Evaluation of Shreepech is about $ 60 Million(2024).

See also

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References

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  1. ^"श्रीपेच कुहिंदै".समुद्रपारी.Retrieved13 November2020.
  2. ^Singh, Renu Lall (1975).Crown and Coronation in Nepal.His Majesty's Government of Nepal, Ministry of Communication, Department of Information. p. 1.
  3. ^"With monarchy gone, Nepali crown to find new home".Reuters.19 March 2012.Retrieved27 November2021.
  4. ^"Nepal puts royal crown on display".Gulf News.Retrieved27 November2021.
  5. ^Poudel, Umesh (16 October 2018)."Former kings' crown goes on display".The Himalayan Times.Retrieved27 November2021.