Independence Day 2023: PM Modi's Turbans Since 2014 [Pics]

Prime Minister Modi sported a vibrant Rajasthani-style turban as he made his way to Raj Ghat before proceeding to the Red Fort's ramparts, where he delivered a national address on Tuesday on the occasion of 77th Independence Day.

Complementing Prime Minister Modi's Independence Day ensemble, the multi-hued turban, complete with an elegant trailing end, paired with his off-white kurta, white trousers, and a jacket accessorized with a pocket square.

On every Independence Day since 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been wearing colourful turbans. Check out the pics of turbans from his past years:

2022

On the 75th year of Indian Independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the nation from the Red Fort donned a white turban with the Tricolour motif. This was in tune with the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. The turban worn by the PM was complemented by a white 'kurta' and blue jacket.

2021

Prime Minister sported a saffron safa or turban with red patterns and a long trail as he gave his eighth Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Saturday. 'Safa' (Rajasthani headgear) has been a highlight of the PM's sartorial choices at Independence Day and Republic Day events.

2020

PM Modi wore a cream-coloured traditional kurta and churidar but what stood as the star of the attire was his orange and yellow 'safa' (Rajasthani headgear) with a long trail.

2019

Prime Minister Modi stepped out in a white kurta but what caught the attention was his red and orange 'leheriya' turban with a tinge of green.

2018

Prime Minister wore a saffron-coloured turban with a splash of red on top and a long red trail. The colours were seen by many as signifying courage and sacrifice and as a homage to the nation's armed forces.

2017

For India's 71st Independence Day, PM Modi's turban was a mix of bright red and yellow with woven gold embroidery; he chose a light yellow-coloured kurta to finish his look.

2016

PM Modi chose to wear a pink and yellow tie-and-dye turban with a multi-coloured tail that he paired with a white half-sleeved kurta.

2015

Modi was wearing another bright yellow turban - this one was also covered with gold embroidery, as well as a few patterns in red and deep green. He chose to wear it with a kurta and "Modi jacket". PM Modi's Independence Day look featured an additional embellishment - a tri-coloured pocket square.

2014

For his maiden Independence Day address as the prime minister in 2014, Modi had opted for a Jodhpuri 'bandhej' turban in bright red colour with green at the tail.