In Mumbai, on the eve of Independence Day, the iconic building and spots were seen lit up in tricolour

Meanwhile, in the national capital, historical monuments, iconic landmarks and government buildings were lit up in the colours of the national flag to commemorate the freedom movement that led to the country's independence in 1947

The India Gate, the North Block, Samvidhaan Sadan (Old Parliament House), Safdarjung Tomb and the Vikas Minar were lit up in the tricolour on the eve of Independence Day

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminal, Mantralaya Building, SBI Building, Shipping Corporation and the Bandra-Worli sea link were lit up in the tricolour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted the people of the country on the occasion of India's 78th Independence Day

"Independence Day greetings to my fellow Indians. Jai Hind!," PM Modi said in a post on X in English and Hindi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sported a multicoloured Rajasthani leheriya print turban with white kurta and churidar for the 78th Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort

For his 11th Independence Day speech, PM Modi also wore a light blue bandhgala jacket. In keeping with the tradition of wearing colourful turbans on every Independence Day since 2014, PM Modi's headgear this time was a mix of orange, yellow and green colour