After a successful and memorable India visit which was scheduled for three days but actually lasted for a little over two days on account of the sudden death of the Saudi king. The US President Barack Obama on Tuesday afternoon left for Saudi Arabia from Palam Air Force Base in New Delhi. Before boarding Air Force One at the Palam airport Obama folded his hands in a traditional 'Namaste' and waved. Some important officials and ministers of the government of India were present at the airport to see off the US President. Indian Prime Minister Modi was, however, not present.