India's annual celebrations on December 4 to honour the Navy began in full swing, even as the armed forces continued their rescue operations along coastal Kerala and Tamil Nadu after Cyclone Ockhi hit the region.
India's annual celebrations on December 4 to honour the Navy began in full swing, even as the armed forces continued their rescue operations along coastal Kerala and Tamil Nadu after Cyclone Ockhi hit the region.
Navy Day is celebrated annually on December 4 to celebrate the Indian Navy's achievements and commemorate the sacrifices made by the personnel.
1. Dress rehersal
Indian Navy soldiers demonstrate their skills as they play drums during a rehearsal ahead of Navy Day celebrations in Mumbai
2. Tribute to the martyrs
Admiral Sunil Lanba CNS , General Bipin Rawat COAS & Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa pay homage at the Amar Jawan Jyoti India Gate on the occasion of Navy Day - Spokesperson Navy Twitter
3. Sky tricks
Marine Commandos (MARCOS) of the Indian Navy take part in a simulated hostage rescue operation at The Gateway of India during a rehearsal for forthcoming Navy Day celebrations in Mumbai - AFP
4. The marching soldiers
Indian navy sailors take part in a rehearsal for forthcoming Navy Day celebrations in front of The Gateway of India in Mumbai on December 2 - AFP
5. The marching band
Indian Navy soldiers demonstrate their skills as they play drums during a rehearsal ahead of Navy Day celebrations in Mumbai - Reuters
6. The Navy Parade
Indian Navy soldiers demonstrate their skills as they play drums in front of the Gateway of India during a rehearsal ahead of Navy Day celebrations - Reuters
7. Happy Navy Day