79th Independence Day: PM Narendra Modi’s Turban Pays Tribute To India’s Heritage | Lifestyle News

Last Updated:August 15, 2025, 08:59 IST

For 79th Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi opted for a crisp white kurta set that he had worn over a sleeveless jacket. He also added a saffron turban to his look.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Red Fort. (PMO India)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day attire is always a point of interest, with his choice of turban becoming a signature element of the celebrations. Over the years, these headpieces have served as a vibrant canvas for showcasing India’s cultural richness and patriotic fervour.

For the 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stayed true to this tradition. Addressing the nation from the Red Fort, he donned a bright saffron turban, an unmistakable nod to heritage, paired with a sleeveless jacket over a crisp white kurta set. The simplicity of the kurta provided a clean backdrop for the more striking accessories, including a cream stole with a tricolour-inspired border, symbolising the nation’s history, unity, and pride.

Take a look at it here.

PM Modi’s Independence Day Fashion Timeline

In recent years, PM Modi’s turban choices have celebrated the diversity of Indian textiles and traditions. In 2024, he opted for a lively Rajasthani leheriya-print turban in shades of orange, yellow, and green, teamed with a white kurta-pyjama and a blue jacket. The year before, his pick was a vivid Rajasthani bandhani-print turban featuring yellow, orange, violet, green, and red.

Back in 2022, the Prime Minister wore a tricolour turban with white and green stripes, a symbolic nod to the Indian flag and the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. In 2021, he selected a saffron turban with a flowing pink trail, complemented by a white kurta, blue jacket, and white scarf.

India’s 79th Independence Day

This year marks 79 years since India’s independence from British colonial rule in 1947. The celebrations, led by PM Modi at the Red Fort, embraced the theme Naya Bharat, reflecting the country’s vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047. As always, the day was marked by patriotic fervour with flag-hoisting ceremonies, military parades, and cultural showcases across the country, all showcasing India’s unity in diversity.

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