10 Things To Know About Indian Navy Day
Here are 10 things to know about Indian Navy Day
Every year, Indian Navy Day is celebrated on December 4 to commemorate Operation Trident launched by the Indian Navy in 1971
Operation Trident was carried out by the Navy during the Indo-Pak War of 1971 to attack Karachi harbour
The operation took place on the night of December 4 and 5 causing damage to Karachi's vessels and harbour fuel fields
An anti-ship missile was utilised for the first time by the Indian Navy during the operation
Indian Navy Week is observed every year from December 1 to December 7
On the eve of the Indian Navy Day, a Beating Retreat ceremony takes place in Mumbai to commemorate the 1971 Indo-Pak War
The Western Naval Command celebrates this day by bringing the Indian Naval band to perform near the Gateway of India
This year, President Droupadi Murmu will be the guest of honour at the celebrations that will take place at Eastern Naval Command Vishakhapatnam
The show will commemorate the successful naval actions of the Indian Navy with an Operational Demonstration displaying India's maritime skills
For the first time, Navy Day celebrations are slated to be held outside New Delhi. The event will end with a sunset ceremony and the lighting of ships