Surat /Gorakhpur, Sept 24 (ANI): Ahead of the Hindu festival of Navaratri, enthusiastic Indians got themselves tattooed with the faces of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barrack Obama as mark of support for the former’s US visit. The festival spans Modi's first trip to the United States since he took office as PM. Millions of Hindus fast, pray and dance to please the mother goddess during Navratri. Some restrict their diet to fruit and vegetables while spurning meat, onions and garlic. Meanwhile, preparations are going on in full swing in Gorakhpur city of Uttar Pradesh. Artisans from Kolkata arrived in Gorakhpur to craft the idols of the goddess.