Indian Navy’s 13-day bike rally across TN, Pondy begins tomorrow

CHENNAI: The Sea Riders Odyssey 2024, a bike rally by the Indian Navy, is all set to begin tomorrow (December 4) as a part of the Navy Day 2024 celebrations.

Headquarters Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Naval Area, in collaboration with the Royal Enfield, Orazo and Indian Oil Corporation, is organising the 13-day rally.

The rally aims to spread awareness about the Indian Navy’s contributions to national security and instil pride among the general public.

The rally, covering varied terrains, will cover around 2,500 km across various locations in the State including some parts of Puducherry, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tiruchy, Karaikudi, Dhanushkodi, Rameswaram, Valliyoor, Madurai, Kodaikanal, The Sainik School Amaravathinagar (Udumalaipet, Tirupur), Coimbatore, Wellington, Salem and Vellore.

It will culminate on December 16 at INS Adyar, where it will be received by Rear Admiral Ravi Kumar Dhingra, the Flag Officer Commanding TN and Puducherry Naval Area.

During the rally, participants will visit schools, colleges, and heritage sites, promoting the Navy’s values and achievements. Indian Navy’s efforts on Navy Day are aimed at fostering greater outreach, renewing maritime consciousness, and highlighting the Navy’s contributions to national security.

The Navy Day, celebrated tomorrow, commemorates the Indian Navy’s role in Operation Trident during the 1971 Indo-Pak War, which showcased the Indian Navy's bravery and capabilities, sinking four Pakistani vessels, including PNS Khaibar. The day is also a tribute to the martyrs of the war.