Talwar Class

TALWAR CLASS (FRIGATES)

Means

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  INS Talwar (F 40)

  Depiction

  Two crossed Swords on a red background.

  Means

  The Fighter'
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  INS Trishul (F 43)

  Depiction

  A strong arm rising out from under the sea, holding the powerful Trident (Trishul in Hindi).

  Drawn From

  The Hindu Mythological legend of 'Trishul'

  Means

  The Powerful'
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  INS Tabar (F 44)

  Two Battle Axes crossed against each other over a red background with three blue wave lines.

  The 'Tabar' is a weapon which finds a mention in various ancient Hindu scriptures as a preferred weapon of the Gods. Also known as the 'Parashu', it was wielded by the mythological 'Parashurama' who is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

  Means

  The supermacy of the Battle 'Axe' (Tabar) during War at Sea
• The armed lethality at sea