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​76th Republic Day: A look at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's traditional turbans since 2015​

Last updated on - Jan 26, 2025, 12:46 IST
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2025: Vibrant multi-coloured turban

Following his turban tradition since 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi again came out in his signature style, donning a vibrant multi-coloured turban with a brown bandhgala coat with full sleeves, accessorised by a multi-coloured pocket square and churidar pants. (ANI Image)

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2024: Multi-coloured turban, featuring yellow hue

For the 75th Republic Day celebrations in 2024, the Prime Minister donned a distinctive multi-coloured turban dominated by bright yellow shades. His attire consisted of a pristine white kurta complemented by a brown Nehru jacket. The traditional Rajasthani Bandhini pattern on his ensemble reflected his patriotic sentiment. (Image Credit: X)

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2023: Rajasthani turban

In 2023, the Prime Minister wore a multi-coloured Rajasthani turban to symbolize India's diversity. He paired it with his trousers and kurta. (Image Credit: Agencies)

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2022: Traditional cap of Uttarakhand

PM Modi wore a distinctive traditional cap from Uttarakhand with a Brahma Kamal-inspired brooch. Brahma Kamal, Uttarakhand's state flower, is consistently used during his Kedarnath visits. (Image Credit: Agencies)

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2021: 'Halari Pagdi'

During the Republic Day parade of 2021, he donned a "Halari Pagdi", which was gifted by the royal household of Jamnagar, Gujarat. This traditional headwear, featuring a vibrant red "bandhej" pattern adorned with yellow spots, was a notable part of his attire. (Image Credit: Agencies)

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2020: Saffron-coloured printed turban

For the 2020 Independence Day celebrations, Prime Minister Modi sported a vibrant saffron-hued turban adorned with prints, which he complemented with his signature ensemble of kurta, pyjama and a classic Nehru jacket. (Image Credit: Agencies)

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2019: Yellow turban with dash of green and red

The prime minister of India chose to wear a yellow pagdi featuring green accents. His attire included a white kurta complemented by a sleeveless jacket. (Image Credit: X)

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2018: Multicoloured turban

In 2018. Prime Minister Narendra Modi donned multi-coloured turban and paired it with White Kurta and Pajama. He also wore a Nehru Jacket, matching with multicoloured pocket. (Image Credit: Naredra Modi's X account)

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2017: Pink turban

In 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose to wear pink turban, instead of his red and yellow colour. He paired it with the White Kurta and Pajama. (Image Credit: X)

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2016: Yellow turban

Prime Minister Narendra Modi opted for the Yellow-coloured turban for the celebration of 66th Republic Day celebrations. (Image Credit: X)

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2015: Peacock-style turban

In 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi opted for the peacock style turban, highlighting pink, green and orange colour. In the celebrations, then US President Barack Obama graced the event. (Image Credit: Agencies)

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