The “halari paghdi” (royal turban) in shades of red with yellow dots was gifted to the PM by royal family of Jamnagar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wore a special turban from Gujarat’s Jamnagar at the 72nd Republic Day parade at Rajpath, continuing his tradition of donning unique headgears.
The “halari paghdi” (royal turban) in shades of red with yellow dots was gifted to the PM by royal family of Jamnagar.
Jamnagar MP Poonaben Maadam tweeted that the traditional ‘halari paghdi’ represents the rich culture of the region.
“Jamnagar is known for its rich culture. Proud to see Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji in a ‘Halari Paghdi’ from Jamnagar on the occasion of #RepublicDay,” she said.
Mr Modi paired the turban with a traditional kurta, pyjama, grey jacket along with a face mask.
Turbans have remained a highlight of the prime minister’s sartorial choices at Independence Day and Republic Day events.
Last year, he sported a saffron “bandhej” headgear with a tail for the…
