Donald Trump Jr gets dandiya lesson from Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant in Gujarat's Jamnagar | Watch

Viral video: Visitors at a temple spotted playing Donald Trump Jr dandiya with his wife Vanessa Trump, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.

Kanishka Singharia
Published21 Nov 2025, 02:09 PM IST
Screengrab from the viral video.
Screengrab from the viral video.

During his private visit to India, US President Donald Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr, spent Thursday in Gujarat's Jamnagar, where he attended an event hosted by the Ambani family. He has been travelling across the state, visiting temples, wildlife facilities and cultural sites.

Stop at Vantara Wildlife Facility

Trump Jr also visited Vantara, the large wildlife rescue and rehabilitation initiative developed under the leadership of Anant Ambani in Jamnagar’s Green Belt.

Videos circulating online showed him offering prayers to Lord Ganesha at a temple within the complex. In the clip, Trump Jr is seen standing barefoot as he bows before the deity. Anant Ambani’s wife, Radhika Merchant, also appears in the video. Visitors at another temple spotted Anant Ambani and Radhika Ambani teaching Donald Trump Jr and his family how to play dandiya.

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Visit to the Taj Mahal

A day earlier, Trump Jr toured the Taj Mahal. According to PTI, he spent nearly an hour at the monument amid heavy security and asked several questions about its architecture.

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He was guided by Nitin Singh, the same guide who accompanied former US President Donald Trump during his 2020 visit to Agra. Local police and US security officials were present throughout.

He reportedly asked numerous questions about the mausoleum’s architectural details during his conversation with the guide, showing particular interest in the craftsmanship and historical significance of the structure. He was taken around the monument by Nitin Singh, who had also guided President Donald Trump during his 2020 visit to the Taj Mahal.

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A look at his background

Donald Trump Jr, the eldest son of President Donald J. Trump, has been a well-known public figure in the United States for many years. According to a Forbes report, his estimated net worth stands at around 500 million dollars. His wealth is believed to stem from various business ventures, real estate holdings and his long-standing involvement with the Trump Organisation.

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