79th Independence Day: PM Modi continues ‘safa’ custom; opts for saffron turban | India Information – Occasions of India


NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, carrying a saffron turban, to steer the 79th Independence Day celebrations on Friday, addressing the nation from the historic Crimson Fort for the twelfth consecutive yr.Greeting the nation, he urged residents to work more durable towards constructing a “developed Bharat”. “Wishing everybody a really completely satisfied Independence Day. Might at the present time encourage us to maintain working even more durable to understand the goals of our freedom fighters and construct a Viksit Bharat. Jai Hind,” he posted on X.Since 2014, PM Modi has adopted the custom of carrying distinctive, vibrant turbans on Independence Day, showcasing the various cultural heritage of India’s areas.

2024: Leheriya print turban

The turban showcased a mixture of orange, yellow, and inexperienced shades with an elongated tail. PM Modi paired the colourful headgear with a white kurta-churidar and a light-weight blue bandhgala jacket for his eleventh Independence Day tackle.The leheriya print, a standard tie-dye textile from Rajasthan, takes inspiration from the wave-like patterns fashioned by desert winds throughout the state’s western sands.

2023: Bandhani print turban

In 2023, PM Modi sported a multicoloured Rajasthani-style bandhani print turban in shades of yellow, inexperienced, and purple. He paired it with an off-white kurta-churidar, a black V-neck jacket, and a pocket sq. that includes geometric designs.