INSV Kaundinya, a traditional stitched sailing vessel, completed its voyage from Porbandar in Gujarat to Muscat, Oman, receiving a water salute. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal praised it as a symbol of India's revived ancient shipbuilding heritage inspired by Ajanta cave depictions.
The Indian Navy's indigenously built traditional stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya was given a water salute as it completed its voyage from Gujarat's Porbandar to Oman's Muscat on Wednesday.
The Indian Navy's indigenously built traditional stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya successfully completed its historic 18-day voyage and reached Muscat, Oman today.
The Indian Navy's indigenously built traditional stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya successfully completed its historic 18-day voyage and reached Muscat, Oman, on Wednesday.
Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council member Sanjeev Sanyal shared the milestone on X, posting an image with the caption, "Enjoying the moment with Skipper Vikas Sheoran and Expedition in charge Hemanth Kumar ... We did it!!!"
he INSV 'Kaundinya', inspired by a 5th-century CE Ajanta Cave painting, is approaching the Omani shore, Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council member Sanjeev Sanyal said on Wednesday.
Through X post, Sanjeev Sanyal, "Day 16. All is well onboard. Today will be spent cleaning the ship, changing to fresh sails, and generally making ourselves look presentable for the ceremonial entry into the Muscat's Sultan Qaboos Port harbour...."
"The main objective of the Kaundinya project now stands proved: we have demonstrated how ancient "stitched" ships from India could cross the oceans, we know the strengths and drawbacks of this design, and have good idea of the human experience of ancient mariners," Sanjeev Sanyal posted from
The journey, which began on December 29, 2025, aims to recreate the ancient maritime trading route that connected India with West Asia and other parts of the world.
Economist and Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council member Sanjeev Sanyal on Monday shared the update in relation to INSV Kaundinya. Through his official X post, he reported that the INSV Kaundinya was flying the Indian flag across the Arabian Sea and also described the voyage as "Sh
Economist and Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council member Sanjeev Sanyal on Saturday shared the day 13 update from the Arabian Sea, offering fresh insights into the historic voyage of INSV Kaundinya to Oman, which has now completed more than two-thirds of its journey.
In a post on X, the Spokesperson of the Indian Navy said that the CNS congratulated the crew via video conferencing on their steady progress during the voyage and commended their proficiency and resilience to date.