Republic Day 2026: India is celebrating its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026. The celebrations began with Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying tribute to fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial in Delhi. Continuing his annual tradition of wearing unique turbans for the occasion, PM Modi donned a vibrant headgear featuring shades of red, green, purple, yellow, and orange, adorned with intricate golden brocade embroidery for this year’s parade.
Here's a look at the iconic turbans and traditional attire PM Modi has worn at past Republic Day celebrations.
Republic Day 2026: PM Modi Dons Multicoloured Turban
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the grand Republic Day Parade and paid homage to the fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial, wearing a light blue bandhgala coat over a navy blue cotton kurta paired with white pants.
He completed the look with a vibrant multicoloured safa, featuring shades of red, green, purple, yellow, and orange, adorned with intricate golden brocade embroidery.
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Republic Day 2025: Saffron Safa With Brown Bandhgala Coat
In 2025, PM Modi wore a saffron safa accented with red and yellow shades. He paired the pagadi with a brown bandhgala coat and a cream churidar kurta set.
Republic Day 2024: Bandhani Turban With Classic White Kurta-Pyjama
On January 26, 2024, the prime minister donned a vibrant Bandhani-print turban in hues of saffron, pink, white, and yellow, paired with a traditional white cotton kurta-pyjama and a brown sadri.
Republic Day 2023: Multicoloured Turban With Hues Of Orange, Red, Yellow, Green, White
In 2023, Prime Minister Modi wore a vibrant traditional turban featuring flowing patterns in orange, red, green, yellow, and white. He paired it with a cream churidar kurta, a black bandhgala coat, and a silk scarf to complete the look.
Republic Day 2022: PM Modi Wore A Traditional Uttarakhand Cap
On the occasion of the 73rd Republic Day, PM Modi wore a unique Uttarakhand cap. He paired it with a traditional kurta-pyjama, a grey check-embroidered jacket, and a brooch inspired by the Brahma Kamal flower.
Republic Day 2021: Halari Turban From Jamnagar
For the 2021 Republic Day celebrations, he wore a ‘Halari Pagdi’, a bright red bandhej headgear with yellow dots, gifted by the royal family of Jamnagar, Gujarat.
Republic Day 2020: Saffron Turban
On January 26, 2021, Prime Minister Modi donned a colourful saffron bandhej turban with subtle red prints.