Indian fleet induk the traditionally built insv kaundinya- a relaxation of the 5th-century ship | Today news

CARWAR: The Indian Navy recorded a traditionally built ship as Insv Kaundinya on Wednesday during a ceremony held at the strategically located carwar fleet base in Karnataka. It is a relaxation of a fifth-century vessel and is named after Kaundinya, a legendary Indian seafarer who sails across the Indian Ocean to Southeast Asia, officials said. India’s traditions of maritime exploration The ship serves as a tangible symbol of India’s long-standing traditions of maritime exploration, trade and cultural exchange, and its induction and designation is a highlight of an ‘extraordinary project’ that celebrates India’s rich shipbuilding heritage, they said. “The Indian Navy formally recorded and named the stitched ship as the Indian fleet Sailing Vessel (Insv) Kaundinya today during a ceremonial event held at the carwar flood base. Minister of Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, trade union,” said a fleet ghost. The newly induced vessel contains several culturally significant features. “Her sails show motifs of the Gandabherunda and the sun, her bow carries a sculpted Simha Yali, and a symbolic Harappan style style -anchor decorates her deck, and every element provokes the rich maritime traditions of ancient India,” he said. Insv kaundinya will be based in carwar. The ship will now start at her next historical phase, with preparations for a tran Oceanic journey along the ancient trade route from Gujarat to Oman, which was planned later this year, the Navy spokesman said. Unlike any modern vessel, the stitched ship is equipped with square sails and steering pants, which are “completely strange to contemporary ships”. According to the Navy, the geometry, rig and sails re -planned and tested geometry, rig and sails. The Ministry of Culture in September 2023 said it works with the Navy and Hodi Innovations, Goa as part of an initiative launched by the center to reconstruct the ancient ship, reminiscent of the ships that once sailed the oceans on India’s ancient maritime trade routes. The project was formally started by a three -party agreement signed in July 2023, with funding from the Ministry of Culture. The keel of the ship took place in September 2023. “The stitched ship is a relaxation of a 5th -century CE ship inspired by a painting from the Ajanta caves,” a Navy spokesman said. Shekhawat, in a post on X, mentioned the introduction of the traditionally built ship as similar to ‘rewriting history’. In another post on X, he describes it as “a historic moment for Bharat and our civilization.” “It is not just the introduction of a vessel – it is the introduction of heritage. A symbolic act that echoes over centuries, which indicates the revival of India’s maritime legacy and confirms our deep and lasting ties to the Indian Ocean world,” the Union Minister said. The Minister of Culture Culture and Tourism, in his speech at the event, said the vision of ‘Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi’ advocated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, can be felt here. “This initiative reflects the spirit of ‘Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi’ – where development goes hand in hand with civilizing revival, and tradition becomes a cornerstone of transformation. Honor to see this proud confluence of legacy, craftsmanship and nationality,” he added to his post. Shekhawat also said the Insv Kaundinya “adds another dimension to the country’s rich maritime heritage. Such initiatives of the center help promote defense-related tourism, and he quoted by a senior official in his office. Babu Sankaran, who stitched thousands of joints by hand, said officials on Tuesday. The design and construction were ‘unique technical challenges’, he said. The project has demanded a unique interdisciplinary approach, combining archaeological interpretation, naval architecture, hydrodynamic testing and traditional workmanship, “the interlocutor earlier said. The project was approved by the National Implementation Committee, chaired by the Minister of Home Affairs, as a commemorative project.