IN PICS| From Donning The Unique Turban To Saluting Our Brave Martyrs, PM 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)