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Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: High court grants bail to drug racket kingpin Jagdish Bhola
Indian Navy's Kaundinya, a traditional stitched wooden vessel built using ancient shipbuilding techniques, was inducted in Karwar. Constructed by Hodi Innovations, the ship will soon embark on a transoceanic voyage, reviving India's maritime heritage.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Time of India
Indian Navy inducts stitched ship INSV Kaundinya
Karwar: In a landmark moment for India's cultural and maritime resurgence, minister of culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inducted INSV Kaundinya—a meticulously constructed stitched-plank sailing vessel—into the Indian Navy on Wednesday. Singh said he has instructed the state tourism department to give proposal for the development of tourism in Karwar. Regarding the CRZ rules he said that development and preservation of the nature should go together. "Development should be carried out without disturbing the nature." INSV Kaundinya was inspired by a 5th-century Ajanta Cave painting. This unique vessel blends ancient seafaring tradition with modern scientific validation. The ship is named after the legendary Indian mariner and monk Kaundinya, who sailed across Indian Ocean to Southeast Asia, symbolising India's ancient traditions of oceanic exchange, historic prowess in seafaring, and navigation. Conceptualised by Sanjeev Sanyal, member of the economic advisory council to the Prime Minister, the project was executed through a tripartite collaboration between the ministry of culture, Indian Navy, and Hodi Innovations, Goa. Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan and Rear Admiral KM Ramakrishnan, flag officer Karnataka naval area, along with other dignitaries were present.
India Today
20-05-2025
- General
- India Today
Indian Navy to induct traditionally built ‘Ancient Stitched Ship' today
The Indian Navy is set to induct and unveil the name of the 'Ancient Stitched Ship' during a ceremonial event as part of the ongoing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The ceremony will take place at the Naval Base, of Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will preside over the ceremony as the Chief Guest, formally marking the ship's induction into the Indian stitched ship is a recreation of a 5th century CE vessel, inspired by a painting from the Ajanta Caves. This project was initiated through a tripartite agreement signed in July 2023 between the Ministry of Culture, the Indian Navy, and Hodi Innovations. The Ministry of Culture funded the Indian Navy oversaw the complete implementation of the project, covering concept development, design, technical validation, and construction, in collaboration with Hodi Innovations and traditional artisans. A glimpse of the ship was shared by the navy on Ancient Stitched Ship was "launched" on #26Feb 25 by RAdm KM Ramakrishnan, #FOK, at M/s @Hodiinnovations Ltd, Stitched ship is a unique vessel built using wood, coir and natural resin. A traditional ceremony was conducted in the presence of the traditional artisans, SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) February 27, 2025advertisementThe keel of the ship was laid on September 12, IS ANCIENT STITCHED SHIP UNIQUE?The ship is unique as its construction was executed entirely using traditional methods and raw materials by artisans from Kerala, led by master shipwright Babu of hand-stitched joints were used in the process. The ship was launched in February 2025 at Hodi Shipyard, with square sails and steering oars, the ship differs entirely from modern vessels. Hull geometry, rigging, and sails were developed from first principles. The Indian Navy collaborated with the Department of Ocean Engineering, IIT Madras, for model testing to validate the vessel's hydrodynamic performance. An in-house structural analysis was conducted to assess the wooden mast system, which was designed and built without the use of modern project posed several unique technical challenges, as no blueprints or physical remnants of such ships exist. The design was extrapolated from a two-dimensional artistic depiction and required a multidisciplinary approach, including archaeological interpretation, naval architecture, hydrodynamic testing, and traditional element of the vessel was carefully crafted to strike a balance between historical authenticity and seaworthiness, resulting in a ship that features a stitched hull, square sails, wooden spars, and traditional steering mechanisms—unlike any currently in naval service the successful construction of the Ancient Stitched Ship, the first and most formidable phase of the project is now complete. The next phase will involve the Indian Navy undertaking a transoceanic voyage along ancient maritime trade for the ship's maiden journey from Gujarat to Oman are already underway.
India Gazette
20-05-2025
- General
- India Gazette
Indian Navy to induct traditionally built 'ancient stitched ship' tomorrow
New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): Indian Navy will induct and unveil the name of the Ancient Stitched Ship during a ceremonial event on May 21 at Naval Base, Karwar. Minister of Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, will preside over the ceremony as the Chief Guest, formally marking the induction of the ship into Indian Navy. In a post on X, the Indian Navy shared, 'Indian Navy to induct and name the Ancient Stitched Ship on May 21 at Naval Base, Karwar. Reconstructed from a 5th-century Ajanta painting, the ship was built using the ancient technique of stitching, with square sails and steering oars. A rare feat in our modern shipbuilding history.' The stitched ship is a recreation of a 5th-century CE ship, inspired by a painting from the Ajanta Caves. The project was formally initiated through a tripartite agreement signed in Jul 2023 between the Ministry of Culture, the Indian Navy, and Hodi Innovations, with funding from the Ministry of Culture. The Keel laying of the Stitched Ship took place on September 12, 2023. The construction of the Stitched Ship was carried out using entirely traditional methods and raw materials by artisans from Kerala, led by master shipwright Babu Sankaran, who executed thousands of hand-stitched joints. The ship was launched in Feb 2025 at Hodi Shipyard, Goa. The Indian Navy has overseen the entire spectrum of implementation of this project, including concept development, design, technical validation and construction in collaboration with Hodi Innovations and traditional artisans. The design and construction posed unique technical challenges. With no surviving blueprints or physical remnants, the design had to be extrapolated from a two-dimensional artistic iconography. The project demanded a unique interdisciplinary approach, combining archaeological interpretation, Naval architecture, hydrodynamic testing and traditional craftsmanship. Unlike any modern vessel, the stitched ship is equipped with square sails and steering oars, which are entirely alien to modern-day ships. The hull geometry, rigging and sails had to be reimagined and tested from first principles. The Indian Navy collaborated with the Department of Ocean Engineering, IIT Madras, to conduct model testing to validate the vessel's hydrodynamic behaviour at sea. Further, the Indian Navy undertook an in-house structural analysis to assess the wooden mast system, designed and constructed without the use of contemporary materials. Every aspect of the ship had to balance historical authenticity with seaworthiness, leading to design choices that were both innovative and true to the maritime traditions of ancient India. The combination of a stitched hull, square sails, wooden spars, and traditional steering mechanisms makes the vessel unlike any ship currently in Naval service anywhere in the world. The successful completion of the construction of the Ancient Stitched Ship represents the completion of the first and most formidable phase, bringing to life, from an artistic depiction, a fully functional sea-going vessel. Post induction, the project will enter its second important phase, where the Indian Navy will undertake the ambitious challenge of sailing this vessel along traditional maritime trade routes, reviving the spirit of ancient Indian seafaring. Preparations for the vessel's maiden transoceanic voyage from Gujarat to Oman are already underway. The completion of the stitched ship construction not only reaffirms India's rich shipbuilding legacy but also reflects the Indian Navy's commitment to preserving and operationalising the living traditions of India's Maritime Heritage. (ANI)
Time of India
20-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Navy to induct, unveil name of recreated ancient stitched ship; voyage preparations underway
The Indian Navy will soon induct a unique, traditionally-built ship. This ship is a recreation of a fifth-century vessel. The induction ceremony will be held at Karwar naval base. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will attend the event. The navy plans a voyage from Gujarat to Oman. This project highlights India's maritime heritage. The ship's design posed technical challenges. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Indian Navy is slated to induct a traditionally-built stitched ship, a recreation of a fifth century vessel, and unveil its name at a ceremony at the strategically located Karwar naval base in Karnataka on May 21, an official said on Minister of Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will preside over the ceremony as the chief guest, formally marking the induction of the ship, he completion of the construction of the ' ancient stitched ship ' represents an artistic depiction of a fully functional sea-going vessel, a navy spokesperson said."Post induction, the project will enter its second important phase, where the Indian Navy will undertake the ambitious challenge of sailing this vessel along traditional maritime trade routes , reviving the spirit of ancient Indian seafaring. Preparations for the vessel's maiden trans-oceanic voyage from Gujarat to Oman are already underway," he a momentous initiative by the Centre, the Indian Navy, Ministry of Culture, and Hodi Innovations , Goa, collaborated to reconstruct an ancient stitched ship, reminiscent of the ships that once sailed the oceans on India's ancient maritime trade routes, the ministry had said in September project was formally initiated through a tripartite agreement signed in July 2023 between them, with funding from the Ministry of keel laying of the ship took place in September 2023."The stitched ship is a recreation of a 5th century CE ship, inspired by a painting from the Ajanta Caves ,"Its construction was carried out entirely using traditional methods and with raw materials by artisans from Kerala, led by master shipwright Babu Sankaran , who executed thousands of hand-stitched joints, he ship was launched in February 2025 at Hodi Shipyard, Goa."The Ancient Stitched Ship was 'launched' on #26Feb 25 by RAdm KM Ramakrishnan, #FOK, at M/s @Hodiinnovations Ltd, Goa. The Stitched ship is a unique vessel built using wood, coir and natural resin. A traditional ceremony was conducted in the presence of the traditional artisans, #IndianNavy and shipyard personnel. This launch is a testament to India's shipbuilding legacy," the navy had earlier posted on X, sharing some Indian Navy has "overseen the entire spectrum" of implementation of this project, including concept development, design, technical validation and construction in collaboration with Hodi Innovations and traditional artisans, the official design and construction posed "unique technical challenges," he said."With no surviving blueprints or physical remnants, the design had to be extrapolated from a two-dimensional artistic iconography. The project demanded a unique interdisciplinary approach, combining archaeological interpretation, naval architecture, hydrodynamic testing and traditional craftsmanship," the spokesperson any modern vessel, the stitched ship is equipped with square sails and steering oars, which are "entirely alien to modern-day ships," according to the hull geometry, rigging, and sails had to be reimagined and tested from first Indian Navy collaborated with the Department of Ocean Engineering, IIT- Madras, to conduct model testing to validate the vessel's hydrodynamic behaviour at sea. Further, the navy undertook an in-house structural analysis to assess the wooden mast system."Every aspect of the ship had to balance historical authenticity with seaworthiness, leading to design choices that were both innovative and true to the maritime traditions of ancient India," the navy said."The combination of a stitched hull, square sails, wooden spars, and traditional steering mechanisms makes the vessel unlike any ship currently in naval service anywhere in the world," it vessel not only reaffirms India's rich shipbuilding legacy, but also reflects the Indian Navy's commitment to preserving and operationalising the living traditions of India's maritime heritage, it project was approved by the National Implementation Committee, chaired by the Union Home Minister as a commemoration project.
