Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded his two-day visit to India on Friday with a grand farewell dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The evening combined India’s rich culinary traditions with cultural elegance, underscoring the enduring strength of India–Russia relations.

Hosted in honour of the visiting leader, the banquet featured a curated selection of regional dishes and a musical fusion crafted especially for the occasion. The event was designed to offer Putin an immersive experience of India’s diverse flavours and artistic heritage before he departed for Moscow.

A Culinary Journey Across India

The dinner began with Murungelai Chaaru, a tangy South Indian-style rasam, setting the tone for an evening of flavours from across the country. The appetise

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