New Delhi: US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster Sunday visited Delhi’s Shree Adya Katyayani Shaktipeeth Mandir complex, commonly known as the Chhatarpur Mandir, where he poured water on a shivalinga.
The 65-year-old Juster posted pictures of his visit on social media, saying, “Great to visit the Chhatarpur Mandir in South Delhi. This is one of the largest temple complexes in the country and is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani. #IncredibleIndia”.
Great to visit the Chhatarpur Mandir in south Delhi. This is one of the largest temple complexes in the country and is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani. #IncredibleIndia pic.twitter.com/AYs6m89zpD
— Ken Juster (@USAmbIndia) September 13, 2020
Over the last couple of months, the ambassador has been regularly visiting temples and historical sites in the national capital. On 2 August, he tweeted about visiting two of his “favourite temples” in the national capital — the Hanuman temples in Connaught Place and Jhandewalan — with the hashtag #OnTheStreetsOfDelhi.
Enjoying the long weekend by visiting two of my favorite temples in New Delhi — the Hanuman Mandirs in Connaught Place and in Jhandewalan. #OnTheStreetsOfDelhi pic.twitter.com/UnvgT8gEsW
— Ken Juster (@USAmbIndia) August 2, 2020
On 25 July, he took a trip to the Hauz Khas complex, including the Feroz Shah tomb, the mosque, madrasa, pavilions and the Royal Tank.
Always enjoy exploring the storied history of Delhi. The Hauz Khas Complex, including the Feroz Shah tomb, the Mosque, Madrasa, Pavilions, and the Royal Tank, showcase the second medieval city of Delhi. Another great Saturday in #IncredibleIndia. pic.twitter.com/XKA3TVR6i6
— Ken Juster (@USAmbIndia) July 25, 2020
On 12 July, Juster visited Purana Qila which he called “one of Delhi’s special treasures”, and Tughlaqabad Fort. “The long and rich history of this city always impresses me!” he tweeted.
Held my mask in my hand for these photos at another one of Delhi's special treasures, Purana Qila, likely the same site as the legendary Indraprastha, capital of the Pandavas from the Mahabharata. The long and rich history of this city always impresses me! pic.twitter.com/j4aCiumNk7
— Ken Juster (@USAmbIndia) July 12, 2020
As monuments in Delhi re-open after more than three months, it was great to visit Tughluqabad Fort and the adjoining Mausoleum of Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq. #IncredibleIndia pic.twitter.com/VztyyBOfLW
— Ken Juster (@USAmbIndia) July 12, 2020
In February this year, Juster accompanied US President Donald Trump to the Taj Mahal during the latter’s visit. First Lady Melania Trump, as well as Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner, who is also the senior advisor to the President, were also present.
Great visit to the iconic #TajMahal with President @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS. This architecturally stunning @UNESCO world heritage site is a must see for all in #IncredibleIndia! #NamasteyTrump pic.twitter.com/6OuR8GhIQw
— Ken Juster (@USAmbIndia) February 24, 2020
Juster was appointed Ambassador to India by the Trump administration in September 2017. He previously served as Deputy Assistant to the President for International Economic Affairs and Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, and as Deputy Secretary of Commerce in former president George W. Bush’s administration.
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