India's naval defense has always been associated with foreign relations. Moreover, we have world-class naval ships and submarines. The Indian navy joins hands with the air force and land battalion to eliminate any threats on all its borders.
“Did you know that the Indian navy has been one of the largest navies in the globe and it has secured the sixth place in the world’s biggest naval forces?”
An overview of the Indian Navy.
The Indian navy has been one of the strongest maritime navies and will only grow to be huge. It also has three types of naval bases: its western naval force is in Mumbai, its eastern force is in Visakhapatnam, and its southernmost is in Kochi port.
The Indian navy knocks down any threatening remarks with the cross-border terrorists. It surely works together with the other defense forces of air and land to demolish any hostilities to keep the border open for trade. It has had a great impact on financial resources both wartime and peace.
When do we celebrate Indian Navy Day?
We celebrated Indian Navy Day on the 4th of December year after year since 1971. It has made a great mark of respect to the soldiers who won the India-Pakistan war in the year of 1971. We must increase awareness and remember the accomplishments of the constant Indian maritime freedom that we have.
Why do we commemorate Indian Navy Day on December 4th?
Indian Navy Day will be celebrated every year to mark and salute the naval guards and forces. On the day of Indian Navy Day, they would celebrate with many programs of music, dance, and a huge ball on the naval bases.
The day particularly pays tribute to the maritime soldiers who bravely fought during the Indo-pak war in 1971. It all started with the conflict of the nation’s border with the Pakistan air force launching air strikes on the 3rd of December that year.
Indian navy declared an operation called Operation Trident to attack Pakistan’s main naval base Karachi. As the Karachi navy has some of the biggest trades and heavy defense, India made its strike to cut off its finances. Indian navy attacked them on the night of 4th and 5th December 1971. During the battle, Karachi maritime became nothing while India suffered no losses. India won the war too.
FAQs
What is the major motto of the Indian Navy?
India has often been the Vedic spiritual one and the Indian navy has become no less. Hence, we have the motto of lord of the Seas to lead us to victory and it says “Sam no Varunah, may the lord of Seas be auspicious to us.”
Define the father of the Indian Navy.
The great Maratha emperor Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj happens to be the father of the Indian naval force. He made a great upgrade in the Indian maritime forces during his time and made some big contributions to the Indian navy’s growth. Hence India has provided him with the honor of father of the Indian navy.
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