Republic Day 2026: A Look At PM Modi's Iconic Colourful Turban Looks Over The Years


2026/01/26 13:29:25 IST

Multi-coloured Rajasthani turban

    For the 77th Republic Day celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday arrived at Kartavya Path wearing a beautiful bright and multi-coloured Rajasthani turban also known as safa or pagdi.

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A mix of vibrant colours

    The turban is a mix of colours, featuring red, green, purple, yellow, and orange hues and is decorated with golden motifs that resemble Rajasthani print..

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2025 Republic Day

    PM Narendra Modi, in 2025, chose a striking multi-coloured turban featuring shades of red and yellow and paired it with a brown bandhgala coat with full sleeves and a cream-coloured churidar kurta set.

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2024 Republic Day

    In 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wore a multi-coloured Bandhani-print turban featuring saffron, pink, white, and yellow colours and paired it with a white kurta and a brown Nehru jacket.

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2023 Republic Day

    In 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wore a multi-coloured Rajasthani turban featuring orange, red, green, yellow, and white patterns and paired it with a cream-coloured churidar kurta, a black bandhagala coat, and a silk scarf.

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2022 Republic Day

    In 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wore a traditional cap from Uttarakhand, embellished with a Brahmakamal-inspired brooch and paired it with a traditional kurta-pyjama set and a grey check-embroidered jacket, along with a face mask.

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2021 Republic Day

    In 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wore a bright saffron-colored printed ‘Halari Pagdi’, featuring yellow dotes, a gift from the royal family of Jamnagar in Gujarat.

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