In the sacred presence of Somnath Mahadev, the first Jyotirlinga and a symbol of India's cultural pride and unwavering faith, the grand "Somnath Swabhiman Parv" will be celebrated from January 8 to January 11, according to a release by the Gujarat CM's office.
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.
The update comes as INSV Kaundinya, the Indian Navy's indigenously built traditional stitched sailing vessel, continues its maiden overseas voyage after setting sail from Porbandar, Gujarat, on December 29, bound for Muscat in the Sultanate of Oman.
This historic expedition marks a major milestone in India's efforts to revive, understand, and celebrate its ancient maritime heritage through a living ocean voyage.
Extending his best wishes to the crew, PM Modi said the voyage would be a safe and memorable one as they retrace India's historic maritime links with the Gulf region and beyond.
Notably, INSV Kaundinya, will undertake her maiden overseas voyage on December 29, 2025. The vessel will be flagged off from Porbandar, Gujarat, for Muscat, Oman, symbolically retracing the historic maritime routes that connected India to the wider Indian Ocean world for millennia.
The Indian Navy's pioneering stitched sailing vessel (INSV) Kaundinya is set to embark on her maiden voyage on December 29, the Ministry of Defence said in an official statement.
The Indian Navy conducted a grand Operational Demonstration at Porbandar as part of Navy Week 2025, showcasing the service's multidimensional capabilities to citizens, dignitaries, and students of Gujarat. As per the press release, the event commenced with the arrival of senior civil and
The widely acclaimed SWAGAT Online Programme in Gujarat continues to provide enduring solutions to critical challenges faced by residents in remote areas.
The widely acclaimed SWAGAT Online Programme in Gujarat continues to provide enduring solutions to critical challenges faced by residents in remote areas. A recent example is Moddar village in Porbandar district, a small settlement near Kutiyana with around 1,200 residents, which is now c
On Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel offered floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at his birthplace, Kirti Mandir in Porbandar and participated in the prayer meeting, a press release by CMO said.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel attended prayer meet at Kirti Mandir in Porbandar on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for "Vocal for Local" and "Har Ghar Swadeshi, Ghar Ghar Swadeshi," Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has adopted an app