NEW DELHI: While marching down the Kartavya Path on the Republic Day parade, India’s newly raised Bhairav Light Combat Battalions would be seen carrying Vasuki, the King of Snakes, etched as the part of their insignia. “The insignia of the unit carries Nag vasuki and the Commando Dagger as part of the insignia,” according to a source. The Hindi words “Adrashya (Invisible) and Adamya (Indomitable)” is the motto for the unit, the source added. Bhairav is one of the many names of Hindu God Shiva and he is always seen accompanied with the King of snakes Vasuki around his neck. As reported by this newspaper, the Bhairav Battalions, part of the Indian Army’s transformation bid, will be raising a total of 25 battalions by April.

Source: Indian Express January 11, 2026 13:57 UTC