Stitched ship!

Navy recreates stitched ship based on 5th century Ajanta paintings.

Funded by the Ministry of Culture, the INSV Kaundinya has been constructed using a traditional method of stitching by a team of skilled artisans from Kerala and is based on a 5th century ship depicted in paintings seen in the Ajantha caves.

The Indian Navy formally inducted and named an ancient stitched sail ship as the INSV Kaundinya at a ceremonial  event held at the Naval Base in Karwar. 

The project was initiated through a tripartite agreement signed in Jul 2023 between the Union Ministry of Culture, the Indian Navy and Hodi Innovations, with funding from the Ministry of Culture and is meant to showcase India's rich shipbuilding heritage.

Tailpiece.

Got up at 5, sent all the messages, switched on the hymns on the home theatre, lit up the puja room lamp and opened up the house for the day.

Walked on the road in front of the house as there was bright sunshine and recited my prayers.

Lekha'd groomed me, bath and breakfast.

Lekha goes to town to fetch an off white top for the forthcoming get together.

Lunch, saw Crime Patrol.

Siesta.

Shut down The Quarterdeck. A quiet evening.