THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Indian Navy will hold its Navy Day celebrations on December 3 at Shankumugham Beach here in the afternoon.
President Droupadi Murmu will attend the event as the chief guest.
According to a Defence Ministry release on Wednesday, the programme will feature a series of naval exercise demonstrations, showcasing what the Navy describes as its "combat strength and capabilities."
Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi will host the event.
Full-dress rehearsals are scheduled for the afternoons of November 29 and December 1 at Shankumugham Beach.
Speaking about the preparations, Commodore Viju Samuel said, "Preparations are progressing excellently, with full support from the state government."