Modi received President XI in Arjuna’s penance in traditional South Indian clothing-veshti and angavastram, South Indian clothing draped over the shoulder. Both leaders were seen immersed in a friendly conversation with Prime Minister modi, explaining to XI the historical importance of the places. The Duo shook hands five times throughout the period and drank coconut water at the Panch Ratha site were they sat for 15 minutes. 

Modi presented President XI with a Nachiarkoil lamp-a branched Annam lamp and a Tanyavoor painting of Saraswati dancing.