India, Jan. 20 -- The Indian Navy's tableau at the Republic Day parade on January 26 will blend the country's rich maritime heritage with its modern might, and throw in elements of women power, with the display based on the theme 'Anchored in Tradition - Sailing into Self-Reliance and Innovation', officials familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

The tableau will depict mock-ups of the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya, the locally built traditional stitched vessel that recently sailed on her maiden overseas voyage from Porbandar to Muscat, Maratha-era ship Gurab, indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, Project 17A stealth frigates INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, and a Kalvari-class diesel-electric attack submarine, the offic...