Indian Navy Ensign

Indian Navy Ensign
Indian Navy Ensign

The Navy has a white ensign with a horizontal and a vertical red stripe intersecting at the centre of the flag. A golden state emblem is superimposed on the intersection with phrase “Satyameva Jayate” below the Lion Capital showing three lions mounted on the abacus with a Dharma Chakra in the centre and a bull and a galloping horse on either side.

Indian Navy Crest

Indian Navy Crest
Indian Navy Crest

Indian Navy Motto

 शं नो वरुणः ( Sanskrit )

 “Sam no Varunah”, meaning: “Be auspicious unto us Oh Varuna”.

The motto was suggested by C Rajagopalachari and is taken from the Rig-Veda.