09/04/2023
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Indian Army
In the Indian Army, the salute is performed by keeping the palms open with fingers and thumb together and middle finger touching the right eyebrow. The salute is often accompanied by the regimental salutation. Salute with open palms shows that the person is not carrying any weapons and has no hidden intention and thus can be trusted.
Indian Navy
In Indian Navy, the salute is performed with the palm facing towards the ground at a 90-degree angle. The story behind the salute is, in olden days since sailors’ hand would get dirty due to grease, they would salute their seniors with palms facing the ground to avoid the dirt as a mark of respect.
Indian Air Force
In Indian Air Force, the salute is performed with an open palm at 45-degree angle to the forehead. The salute shows right arm raised from the front at a 45-degree angle to the forehead.
