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Detailed explanation-1: -The octagon, furnished with two golden borders and a navy blue background, encompasses the crest of the Indian Navy - highlighting the national emblem, mounted atop an anchor superimposed on a naval shield.

Detailed explanation-2: -The new naval ensign unveiled on Friday was Nishaan. The earlier ensign of the Navy was a white flag with horizontal and vertical red stripes, with the Emblem of India emblazoned at the intersection of the two stripes, and the tricolour placed in the canton.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Octagonal shape also represents the eight directions (four cardinal and four inter cardinal), symbolising the Indian Navy’s global outreach. The Octagon stands for good fortune, eternity, renewal and draws positive energy from all directions.

Detailed explanation-4: -An ensign is the national flag flown on a vessel to indicate nationality. The ensign is the largest flag, generally flown at the stern (rear) of the ship while in port.