IN PICS| From Donning The Unique Turban To Saluting Our Brave Martyrs, PM Modi At 72nd Republic Day Celebrations

Narendra Modi at 72nd Republic Day celebrations

PM Narendra Modi at National War Memorial on 72nd Republic Day. (Image: ANI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads the nation in paying tribute to the fallen soldiers by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial at the India Gate. (Image: ANI)

PM Modi salutes the soldiers who laid their lives to keep India safe. (Image: ANI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi signs the ceremonial book at the National War Memorial at the India Gate. (Image: ANI)

Following the tradition of past years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday donned a bright vermillion bandhej headgear, a special paghdi (turban) all the way from Jamnagar along with his traditional kurta pyjama and jacket for the 72nd Republic Day Parade at Rajpath, Delhi. (Image: ANI)

PM Modi received President Ram Nath Kovind, the first citizen of India for the 72nd Republic Day parade at Rajpath. (Image: ANI)

PM Narendra Modi along with President Ram Nath Kovind at Rajpath for the 72nd Republic Day celebrations. (Image: ANI)