Odisha to Revive Ancient Maritime Trade Route with Traditional Ship Voyage to Bali in 2026
Odisha's maritime history to take a new shape in 2026 Traditional ships will sail from Odisha to Bali Cuttack, 3112 (Bureau): How did the Sadhvapuis in ancient Kalinga do maritime trade? How did they cross the Seven Seas in a boat on the vast sea route? Without the help of any kind of mechanical system, how did the Sadhvapuis from the land of Odisha go to trade with various countries in the South-East Asia? If the present generation, who have read all these stories in books, gets the opportunity to see this landscape of the past again, then it will feel like a dream come true. That is what will happen. 2026 will bring the history of Odisha's maritime tradition back to life on Kartik Purnima)) Discussion on the statement of Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Committee member Sanjiv Sanyal that this voyage is planned for Kartik Purnima 2026 ♦ 'INS Kaundinya' will commemorate the ancient maritime tradition. This ship 'INS Kaundinya', built in traditional style using sewing skills, will sail from Odisha to Bali on Kartik Purnima. Inside