Republic Day 2024: A look at PM Modi’s fashionable turbans since 2015
This year, on the 75th Republic Day, PM Modi wore a multicoloured 'bandhani' turban with yellow as the dominant colour. Yellow is considered sacred and represents Lord Ram.
2024: Multicoloured 'Bandhani
Last year, during India's 74th Republic Day celebrations, Prime Minister Modi donned a polychrome turban in the Rajasthani style. The turban was paired with a black bandhgala and white trousers, along with a white stole.
2023: Polychrome Turban
Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not wear a turban in 2022. Instead, he wore an Uttarakhand cap. The cap featured the official flower of the hill state.
2022: Uttarakhand Cap
In 2021, the PM wore a 'pagdi' turban, which was reportedly given to him by the royal family of Jamnagar, Gujarat.
2021: 'Pagdi' Turban
In 2020, the prime minister wore a saffron 'bandhej' (safa) with a long tail to the 71st Republic Day celebrations.
2020: Saffron 'Bandhej' (Safa)
In 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wore a yellow headdress with a red tail. The turban also had a hint of green and subtle golden lines on it.
2019: Yellow Headdress
In 2018, PM Modi's donned multicoloured turban, matching his multicoloured pocket square.
2018: Multicoloured Turban
In 2017, the PM chose a pink turban instead of the usual red, yellow, and saffron. In addition, the turban featured a silver border and crisscrossed lines.
2017: Pink Turban
In 2016, Modi chose a bright yellow turban with subtle red stripes.
2016: Bright Yellow Turban
In 2015, for his maiden Republic Day, Modi opted for a peacock style bright multi-coloured turban.
2015: Peacock-Style Turban
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