Newsinc24 Team 
US Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by Second Lady Usha Vance and their children, began his four-day official visit to India with a visit to the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple in New Delhi on Monday. In a message shared by the temple's official X handle, Vance appreciated the warm hospitality and the temple's intricate design. "Thank you all so much for your hospitality and kindness in welcoming me and my family to this beautiful place. It is a great credit to India that you built a beautiful temple with precision and care. Our kids, in particular, loved it. God bless," the US VP said. The temple's spokesperson, Radhika Shukla, said that the US Vice President spent around 55 minutes exploring the temple, admiring its architecture, and offering prayers for world peace.
The U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance & their children visited Swaminarayan Akshardham in Delhi—their first stop in India—experiencing its majestic art, architecture & timeless values of faith, family & harmony. pic.twitter.com/QdBxByanHg
— Swaminarayan Akshardham - New Delhi (@DelhiAkshardham) April 21, 2025
The Vance family arrived dressed in traditional Indian clothing. The boys wore kurtapyjamas, while their toddler wore an Anarkali-style outfit paired with an embroidered jacket. Earlier in the day, JD Vance and his family landed at Palam Airport, where they were welcomed by Union Minister for Railways and Information & Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw.
A very warm welcome to @VP JD Vance, @SLOTUS Mrs. Usha Vance, & the U.S. delegation to Received by Minister of Railways and I&B @AshwiniVaishnaw at the airport.
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) April 21, 2025
The Official Visit (21–24 Apr) spanning Delhi, Jaipur & Agra is expected to further deepen the India–U.S.… pic.twitter.com/EAb8eto33N
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