Accra, July 2 -- As Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic visit to Ghana begins, excitement is running high outside his hotel in Accra, a group of children gathered, preparing to welcome Prime Minister Modi with a special 'shlokas.'

A group of children, dressed in traditional Indian attire, practised the Sanskrit verses meant to greet the Prime Minister upon his arrival.

A Young boy awaiting PM Modi's arrival in Accra said, "I feel so excited to meet him because he is a very great personality. I wish he were in front of me right now and I was hugging him because I have heard many stories about him...We are going to recite 'shloka'..."

PM Modi arrived today in Accra on his state visit to Ghana. In a special gesture, on arrival at the ...