Logos of India

GANDHI TOPI The Gandhi Topi, also known as Nehru Cap, or Gandhi Cap is a white, close-fitting cap, typically made of khadi (hand-spun cloth), that became a potent symbol of Indian nationalism and the independence movement. It is closely associated with Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, who frequently wore it as a visible marker of their commitment to India's struggle for freedom and its ideals. The cap's origins are linked to Mahatma Gandhi's early activism in South Africa, where it was part of the dress code of prisoners and later adopted by Gandhi and other Indian protestors. Upon his return to India, Gandhi popularized the cap as a symbol of self-reliance (swaraj) and non-violent resistance to British rule. It became a key element of the ‘khadi’ movement, which encouraged the use of domestically produced cloth as a way to boycott British goods and promote Indian self-sufficiency. The Nehru cap became widely adopted by Indian politicians and activists during the...