New ensign pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Indian Navy

The octagonal shape in the new ensign is taken from the seal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Rao, a video released by the Indian Navy said

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, unveiled the new ensign of the Indian Navy. It was done at the launch of the country's first homemade aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. The new ensign is said to have been inspired by the seal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

The new ensign has the Tricolour on the upper canton. A blue octagonal shape with the national emblem sits atop an anchor, which is superimposed on a shield. The Navy's motto, Sam No Varunah (Be auspicious unto us Oh Varunah), is written on it. 

According to a video released by the Indian Navy, the