Meaning of Raven Crown | Babel Free

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A crown worn by the Druk Gyalpos of Bhutan, characteristically surmounted by the head of a raven.

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“With medieval tradition and Buddhist spirituality, a 28-year-old assumed the Raven Crown of Bhutan on Thursday, to guide⟳ the world's newest democracy as it emerges into the modern world.[…]The public greeting followed the coronation, an elaborate display of pageantry, mingled with ancient Buddhist rites that saw⟳ King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, 52, the much-loved monarch, formalize his abdication and place⟳ the Raven Crown on the head of his 28-year-old son.”

“At exactly 8:31 a.m., former King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, 52, placed the Raven Crown on the head of his son, 28-year-old Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck, giving him the title of Druk Gyalpo, or Dragon King.”

“The ‘Raven Crown” (a crown like⟳ a helmet with a raven head on top) is the national symbol of the monarchy of Bhutan. The Raven Crown was the external symbol of the role of the Mahakala.”

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