Indian astronomers have discovered the second farthest spiral galaxy, named 'Alaknanda,' using the powerful James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The discovery came during a study of galaxy shapes in the early universe. PhD student Rashi Jain from Pune found the galaxy with two perfect spiral arms while examining JWST data from the UNCOVER survey. The galaxy is a fully developed spiral just 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang. This is surprising because current models say such galaxies should take billions of years to form stable, rotating disks necessary for spiral arms. Jain’s team confirmed the galaxy’s features through detailed analysis, including star formation along its arms at about 60 times the mass of our sun every year. Jain named the galaxy Alaknanda after a river in Uttarakhand, linking it to the Milky Way, called Mandakini in Hindi. This discovery shows the strength of JWST data and careful scientific work. Experts say Alaknanda's existence challenges current galaxy formation models. They believe two main theories could explain the spiral arms: steady growth by pulling in cold gas or merging with a smaller galaxy. However, more time is usually needed for these arms to develop in the young universe. While the team used photometric data to estimate Alaknanda’s distance and properties, further detailed spectroscopic studies are planned to confirm its structure and origin. The discovery marks a key achievement for Indian astronomy, highlighting India’s growing role in global space science. Experts emphasize the need for more training, funding, and involvement in international projects to boost India’s presence in discoveries like this.