Putin’s epic desi welcome goes viral: Varanasi locals light up city streets with aarti and flags ahead of Putin’s India visit

Varanasi streets witnessed unique celebrations for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit. Locals performed traditional aarti and a welcome march, showcasing India’s hospitality. The event highlighted strong India-Russia ties. Putin arrived for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit marked significant discussions on strategic partnership and bilateral relations.