A Lavish Banquet for the Obamas

The banquet for US President Barack Obama is perhaps the biggest ever at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, with a guest list of around 250 people. The menu features the best of Indian cuisine, including Galauti Kebab, Soufiyans Fish Tikka, Chicken Malai Tikka, Stir Fried Broccoli, Paneer Malai Tikka, Veg Kabab, Mustard Fish curry, Mutton Rogan Josh, Chicken Korma, Dal Raisina, Veg Hakka, Kadhi Pakora, Chhole, Pappad, Pulao, Tandoori Roti and Naan. To please Obamas' sweet tooth there is Malpua and Rabdi.

President Obama calls on President Pranab Mukherjee, ahead of the banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Rayapati Sambasiva Rao, Member of Parliament and Chairman of the Committee on Violation of Protocol Norms and Contemptuous Behaviour of Government Officers, puts a traditional stole around US President Barack Obama's neck, while welcoming him at the State Dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Dancers perform prior to the State Dinner in honour of US President Barack Obama at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

PM Narendra Modi arrives for the Banquet at the President House.

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrives for the Banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

President Pranab Mukherjee receives US President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Michelle Obama's outfit for the state dinner - another flower-splashed dress.

Congress President, Sonia Gandhi welcomes US President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the banquet in Rashtrapati Bhavan.

PM Narendra Modi greets US President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the banquet in Rashtrapati Bhavan.

President Obama: I want to extend my thanks for the extraordinary hospitality that you have shown us today. Here's a toast to the great partnership and friendship of the two nations.

Guests attend the State Dinner in honour of US President Barack Obama at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

PM Narendra Modi raises toast to Congress President Sonia Gandhi.

President Pranab Mukherjee raises toast to US First Lady Michelle Obama during a banquet dinner hosted in the honour of US President Barack Obama at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

US First Lady Michelle Obama raises toast to Congress President Sonia Gandhi.

US First Lady Michelle Obama looks on as US President Barack Obama shakes hands with industrialist Anil Ambani during a banquet dinner.

President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama meet industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani during the Rashtrapati Bhavan banquet dinner.

Ratan Tata greets US President Barack Obama.

US President Barack Obama shakes hands with Tata group Chairman Cyrus Pallonji Mistry during the banquet dinner.

Congress President, Sonia Gandhi, Senior BJP leader, LK Advani and Home Minister Rajnath Singh arrive at the banquet hosted by President Pranab Mukherjee for the Obamas.

President Obama shakes hands with Delhi LT Governer Najeeb Jung, as First Lady Michelle Obama and President Pranab Mukherjee look on, during the lavish banquet dinner.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav meets with US President Barack Obama at a dinner hosted at Rashtrapati Bhawan

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