On December 4, 2025, in Mumbai, Vice Admiral Rahul Vilas Gokhale, YSM NM, Chief of Staff, Western Naval Command, paid tribute at the Gaurav Stambh in Naval Dockyard Mumbai to commemorate Navy Day. A ceremonial guard parade marked the occasion. The Gaurav Stambh honors the grit, valour, selflessness, and fortitude of naval personnel. Floral wreaths were also laid by Rear Admiral Ajay Patney, Admiral Superintendent, Naval Dockyard Mumbai, and Rear Admiral Shantanu Jha, NM, Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area. Navy Day annually commemorates the Indian Navy’s role and celebrates its sailors and officers. This information was released by PIB Mumbai and can be found on social media: @PIBMumbai f /PIBMumbai /pibmumbai ☑pibmumbai[at]gmail[dot]com ►/PI /pibmumbai BMumbai. The release ID is 2198950, with a visitor count of 89.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Navy: The naval force of India, whose 'pivotal role in securing India's maritime boundaries' is commemorated on Navy Day.
Navy Day: An annual commemoration of the Indian Navy's role in securing India's maritime boundaries.
Gaurav Stambh: A memorial dedicated to the 'Victory at Sea', honoring the grit, extraordinary valour, selflessness, and fortitude of naval personnel of the Indian Navy.
Mumbai: Location of the Naval Dockyard and where the ceremony takes place.
Ministry of Defence: The Indian government ministry responsible for overseeing the Indian Navy.
Ministry of Defence
Vice Admiral Rahul Vilas Gokhale Pays Tribute at
Gaurav Stambh on Navy Day 2025
प्रव तथ: 04 DEC 2025 6:19PM by PIB Mumbai
:Mumbai, 04 December, 2025
Vice Admiral Rahul Vilas Gokhale, YSM NM, Chief of Staff, Western Naval Command,
laid a floral wreath at the Gaurav Stambh in Naval Dockyard Mumbai today (04
December 2025), to commemorate Navy Day. The solemn ceremony was marked by
the parade of a ceremonial guard.
The Gaurav Stambh stands as a tribute to the ‘Victory at Sea’, honouring the grit,
extraordinary valour, selflessness, and fortitude of naval personnel that epitomize
the highest traditions of the Indian Navy.
Floral wreaths were also laid by Rear Admiral Ajay Patney, Admiral Superintendent,
Naval Dockyard Mumbai, and Rear Admiral Shantanu Jha, NM, Flag Officer
Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area, paying homage to the naval heroes who
uphold the legacy of service and sacrifice.
Navy Day annually commemorates the Indian Navy’s pivotal role in securing India’s
maritime boundaries and celebrates the courage and professionalism of its sailors
and officers.***
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