1 / 12Vibrant Beginnings | Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 76th Republic Day with a striking red and yellow striped “safa,” paired elegantly with a brown bandhgala jacket, setting a vibrant tone for the celebrations. (Image: PTI)
2 / 12A Tradition of Color | Each year, Modi’s bold and colorful turbans become a defining feature of his Republic Day and Independence Day appearances. This year, the vibrant red and yellow stripes speak volumes about India’s rich cultural heritage. Here’s a look at his attires in the past.
3 / 122024 | On Republic Day 2024, PM Modi wore a vibrant Bandhani print turban in saffron, pink, white, and yellow. He complemented the colorful headpiece with a white cotton kurta-pyjama and a brown sadri. (Image: Reuters)
4 / 122023 | On January 26, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi donned a traditional pheta featuring vibrant patterns in orange, red, green, yellow, and white. He paired the turban with a cream churidar kurta, completing the ensemble with a black bandhagala coat and a silk scarf. (Image: Reuters)
5 / 122022 | For India’s 73rd Republic Day, Prime Minister Modi donned a traditional kurta and pyjama paired with a grey check-embroidered jacket and a face mask. He accentuated his ensemble with a distinctive Uttarakhand cap, a scarf, and a brooch inspired by the Brahma Kamal, the state flower of Uttarakhand. (Image: Reuters)
6 / 122021| During the 2021 Republic Day celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wore a ‘Halari Pagdi,’ a vibrant red bandhej headgear adorned with yellow dots, gifted by the royal family of Jamnagar, Gujarat. He paired the pagdi with a grey jacket, a white kurta-pyjama set, and an intricately embroidered shawl. (Image: Reuters)
7 / 122020 | For the 71st Republic Day in 2020, PM Modi continued his tradition of pairing his kurta, pyjama, and jacket with a turban, choosing a saffron “bandhej” headgear with a tail. Bandhej, a tie-dye technique from Rajasthan and Gujarat, embodies India’s vibrant cultural heritage. (Image: Reuters)
8 / 122019 | In 2019, Prime Minister Modi wore a yellowish-orange headgear with a red tail, complementing it with a brown jacket, a cream-colored kurta, and matching churidar pants. (Image: Reuters)
9 / 122018 | In 2018, PM Modi donned a vibrant multi-coloured turban with white kurta and pyjama. (Image: Reuters)
10 / 122017 | For the 2017 Republic Day celebrations, Prime Minister Modi embraced a more experimental style with a vibrant turban in the shade of pink. This design reflected his openness to contemporary fashion while still honoring the traditional essence of the turban. (Image: Reuters)
11 / 122016 | In 2016, Prime Minister Modi opted for a yellow turban featuring multicolored criss-cross patterns, blending yellow with touches of red and deep green. The bold design made a striking fashion statement, notable for its vibrancy and uniqueness. (Image: Reuters)
12 / 122015 | On his first Republic Day as Prime Minister, Narendra Modi wore a vibrant Rajasthani turban. The headgear, adorned with bright colors and intricate patterns, paid tribute to Rajasthan’s cultural heritage, combining traditional elements with a contemporary flair. (Image: Reuters)