PM Modi, Abe perform Ganga Aarti in Varanasi
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After the aarti, the VVIP guests moved to Nadesar Palace for a cultural programme and dinner with a select band of distinguished citizens of Varanasi. Immediately after that, they left for the airport on their way to Delhi.
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After 12 minute Ganga stuti, the two PMs occupied their seats on the special platform from where they had a vantage view of the aarti.
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Amid chanting of slokas, Modi and Abe offered flowers and a rose garland on the banks of the river.
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Japan PM Shinzo Abe declares that Japan will build a convention centre in Varanasi.
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Prime Minister Modi was also seen describing each event to his Japanese counterpart.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on Saturday performed the Ganga Aarti' at the Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi.