Republic Day 2024: PM Narendra Modi's yellow pagdi pays homage to Lord Ram
Republic Day outfits, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's yellow pagdi for Republic Day celebrations today was seen as a tribute to Lord Ram, as per a News18 report. The first glimpse of PM Modi's attire for this Republic Day came when he arrived at the National War Memorial to pay homage to those who sacrificed their lives in the service of the nation before the Republic Day parade. Track | Republic Day 2024 LIVE Updates here The prime minister is known to incorporate elements of a particular tribe or area to respect the local culture.
Earlier this week on January 22 Modi was in Ayodhya to inaugurate the newly built Ram Temple in the city. He also conducted a 'Ramayana Connect' tour across the country ahead of the ceremony. In a consistent effort to symbolize India's diverse culture, PM Modi showcased a multi-coloured Rajasthani turban during the Republic Day ceremony last year.
In 2022, he broke tradition and opted for a Uttarakhand cap, adorned with the official flower of the hill state. Further back, during the Republic Day celebrations in 2021, PM Modi donned a special 'Pagdi' from Jamnagar, Gujarat. The pagdi, with yellow dots, was reportedly a gift from the royal family of Jamnagar.
And for the 71st Republic Day celebrations in 2020, Modi sported a saffron 'bandhej' headgear (safa) with a long tail. Also Read | Republic Day 2024: French President Emmanuel Macron announces visa, classes for Indian students India is celebrating its 75th Republic Day today 26th January 2024. President Droupadi Murmu hoisted the national flag at 8 am at Kartavya Path.
This year French President Emmanuel Macron is attending as the chief guest. This year's Republic Day theme is 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Loktatantra ki Matruka'. Also Read |
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