Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 79th Independence Day with his signature flair, sporting a saffron turban for his 12th consecutive address to the nation from the historic ramparts of the Red Fort here.

Modi paired his white kurta and churidar with a saffron bandhgala jacket and a tricolour stole.

Modi's Independence Day turbans have evolved into a visual tradition of their own. Last year, he donned a vibrant Rajasthani leheriya turban that fluttered in hues of orange, yellow, and green -- a nod to tradition and a symbol of India's rich cultural tapestry.