Modi has a penchant for creating quite a ruffle with his selfies. This selfie with the BJP symbol, right when the voting was on, was one of the first controversies that brought him to headlines. (Photo:AP)
The 'photo'-genic Prime Minister being 'mobbed' by ardent Indian expats in South Korea for a selfie (Photo:AP)
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Photo:AP)
The masterstroke of the Modi government was seen soon after, when the Prime Minister invited President Obama to be the first-ever US President to attend the Republic Day celebrations this year. In picture, 'Chai pe charcha' with the American
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation on the country's Independence Day from the ramparts of the historical Red Fort in New Delhi, India. (Photo:AP)
Narendra Modi giving a speech during a reception by the Indian community in honor of his visit to the United States at Madison Square Garden, New York. (Photo:AP)
Modi and German Chancellor holding iconic ant statues during the Industrial fair in Hanover, Germany. (Photo: AP)
The Prime Minister visiting the industrial fair in Hanover, Germany, where he won praises for his "Make In India" pet project. (Photo:AP)
Narendra Modi offering prayers at the Ganga talao, considered to be the most sacred Hindu place in Mauritius. (Photo:AP)
Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Stephen Harper attend a prayer meeting at the Khalsa Diwan Society Gurdwara in Vancouver. (Photo:PIB)
'Naav pe charcha' : The Prime Minister with the French President Francoise Hollande and other dignitaries on a ferry ride in La Siene. (Photo: Instagram)
At the Indian Memorial, Neuve Chapell, in France (Photo:AP)
Narendra Modi, and Prime Minister Stephen Harper, being honoured by the Indian community in Canada, at the Gurdwara Khalsa Diwan on Ross Street in Vancouver. (Photo:PIB)
The Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, or chanoyu, for Modi in Tokyo. It was a significant event as Tea ceremonies are reserved for special guests. (Photo:AP)
And let it not be said that he is alien to the flute. The Prime Minister tried his hand with the Japanese flute in Tokyo. (Photo: AP)
He raised eyebrows in Japan where with his drum feat. (Photo:PTI)
He also showed his passion for music with a variety of instruments in Mongolia. (Photo: Twitter)
But probably the moment no one missed was when he was gifted a pony in Mangolia leaving everyone wondering what happened of it. (Photo: PTI)
Modi displayed his multifaceted side showcasing his skills in archery in Mongolia. (Photo:PTI)
He also played the regional game by unveiling the ‘Act East Policy’ a the ASEAN summit. (Photo:PTI)
The Prime Minister taken in by the beauty of the island nation, clicks a picture during the dedication of the India - Seychelles cooperation project titled 'Coastal Surveillance Radar System' in Mahe, Seychelles. (Photo:PTI)
His pet project "Swachh Bharat" or "Clean India" has alos gone down in the collective memory of the Indian masses. Publicity stunt or genuine interest, it definitely invited a lot of debates. (Photo:AP)
Modi understood the power of the media and a well-chosen image much before he became prime minister. (Photo:AP)