Republic Day 2025: Keeping up with the tradition of wearing bright and colourful turbans on the occasion of both Independence Day and Republic Day, Indian PM Narendra Modi came dressed in a vibrant red and yellow turban.
Modi dons a different turban (pagadi) every year as a mark of India’s growth and a reference to India’s diversity in culture and heritage.
What is a pagadi and its cultural significance?
Locally known as pagadi, the turban symbolises honour and respect in Indian culture. It’s worn by both men and women in different parts of the country. There are multiple ways of tying a turban in India. It is also known as saafa in many parts of the…