DONALD Trump has praised India’s majestic Taj Mahal as “awe-inspiring”.

The President took in the iconic 17th century mausoleum's breathtaking views with first lady, Melania, after telling a massive 110,000-strong cheering crowd "America loves India".

25 US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania pose as they visit the Taj Mahal in Agra, India Credit: AFP or licensors

25 It's the couple's first official visit to India - a country which Donald Trump said America 'loves' Credit: AFP or licensors

25 US President Donald Trump speaks during a 'Namaste Trump' event at Sardar Patel Stadium Credit: AP:Associated Press

25 Behind protective security glass, the Trumps stand alongside Modi during the national anthem at the Namaste Trump event at 'the world's largest cricket stadium' Credit: AP:Associated Press

25 People wearing masks of Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi cheer in the stadium Credit: AP:Associated Press

25 People filled Sardar Patel Stadium, where Trump addressed a "Namaste Trump" event Credit: Reuters

25 Trump opened his speech by declaring America's love for India Credit: AFP or licensors

25 The stadium was packed with revelers, many of whom sported Trump and Modi masks Credit: AFP or licensors

25 Artists perform at the Namaste Trump event for the American president Credit: AP:Associated Press

25 US White House senior advisors Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner applaud alongside National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien Credit: Reuters

Trump, who once owned the former Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, wrote in the visitor's book: "The Taj Mahal inspires awe.

"A timeless testament to the rich and diverse beauty of Indian culture. Thank you India."

The visit came shortly after Donald Trump declared that "America loves India" as he relished the cheers of an adoring crowd during his first official visit to the country.

The world's largest cricket stadium - in India Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state - gave the American leader the biggest crowd of his political career.

Nearly everyone in the newly constructed stadium in Ahmedabad in western India sported a white cap with the name of the event, 'Namaste, Trump' or Welcome, Trump.

Some 110,000 revelers, many of whom sported Trump and Modi masks, had sat in 30C heat while listening to both traditional and pop Indian music ahead of the leaders' arrival.

In front of the roaring stadium, Trump declared that he had flown 8,000 miles to deliver the message that America loves and respects India, and that the US would always be faithful and loyal friends to its people.

Entertainment was provided by musicians on camels and a musical medley of Bollywood hits and Trump's campaign rally playlist, including numerous Elton John songs.

Trump added: "The story of the Indian nation is a tale of astounding progress.

"Today I say to every Indian, north and south ... take pride in the glories of your past, unite for an even brighter future and let our two nations always stand together as powerful defenders of peace and liberty."

25 India's PM Narendra Modi embraced US President Donald Trump upon his arrival at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on February 24 Credit: AFP or licensors

25 Trump received a warm welcome from Modi earlier today Credit: EPA

25 Trump and First Lady Melania Trump disembarked from Air Force One at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport Credit: AFP or licensors

25 US President Donald Trump kissed White House senior advisor Ivanka Trump Credit: AFP or licensors

25 Narendra Modi welcoming Donald and Melania Trump to India Credit: EPA

25 Modi and Trump upon the American leader's arrival at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad Credit: AFP or licensors

US President Donald Trump addresses thousands of Indians pack into Ahmedabad Cricket Stadium

Trump and his wife Melania were earlier today greeted by a raucous reception - and a big hug - moments after touching down in India.

Modi was at the airport to warmly welcome the relaxed-looking couple as they stepped off Air Force One.

He enveloped Trump in a big hug, before he set off on a whirlwind two-day visit.

India and the US have built close political and security ties and Trump's trip is a sign of their converging interests, officials say, including a way to counter China's rise as a superpower.

At the airport in Ahmedabad, western India, folk dancers carrying colorful umbrellas danced alongside the red carpet.

Drummers, trumpeters and other musicians performed on the airport grounds to welcome Trump and his US delegation.

Many roads were blocked off in Ahmedabad, as shops were shut and police stationed on rooftops and balconies.

We like Trump: he is good for business. Durvin Prajapati

School pupils boarded buses bound for the stadium shouting "We love Trump."

Others were waving Indian flags as Trump's motorcade slowly drove down streets lined with hundreds of thousands of onlookers.

Durvin Prajapati, a 19-year-old volunteer brandishing 2,000 Trump masks, said: "I have been here since 7am - I don't know how many I have handed out.

"We like Trump: he is good for business."

25 Aerial view shows the motorcade transporting Trump to Sardar Patel Stadium Credit: Reuters

25 Giant cutouts of Modi and Trump loomed large over a motorcade driving past in Ahmedabad Credit: AFP or licensors

25 Dancers rehearse ahead of Trump's arrival in Ahmedabad, while thousands line roads to catch a glimpse of him Credit: Reuters

Modi, who has built a personal rapport with Trump, is pulling out all stops for Trump's visit even though prospects for even a limited trade deal are slim.

Thus, Trump's motorcade passed cheering and "carefully picked and vetted Modi loyalists and workers from his Bharatiya Janata Party.

"[They] had been standing for hours alongside the neatly manicured 22km (14mile) stretch of road", reports the Associated Press.

Tens of thousands of police officers were on hand to keep security tight and a new wall has come up in front of a slum, apparently to hide it from presidential passers-by.

The visit includes plenty of photo opportunities for Trump, at the former home of independence leader Mahatma Gandhi, a rally at the world's largest cricket stadium and a trip to the famed Taj Mahal.

Trump's first stop was Gandhi's home, where he donned a prayer shawl and took off his shoes while walking through the humble ashram.

He inspected the loom used by the famed pacifist and looked at statues of monkeys representing Gandhi's mantra of "See no evil, Hear no evil, Speak no evil" before departing for a far more boisterous setting: a mega-rally at the world's largest cricket stadium.

25 Donald and Melania Trump listen to India's PM Narendra Modi as they visit the Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad Credit: AFP or licensors

25 Trump is shown how to spin the Charkha at the ashram, shortly after their arrival Credit: Reuters

25 The US leader signed the visitor's book at the Ashram with a message to "my great friend Prime Minister Modi" whilst in India Credit: NDTV

Trump's aides believe the leader's visit could help the president woo tens of thousands of Indian-American voters before the November presidential election.

Both countries have been arguing over America's demands for access to India's poultry and dairy markets.

There is also an issue with Indian price controls on medical devices such as stents and stringent local data storage rules that American technology firms say will raise the cost of doing business.

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Modi's government has sought restoration of trade concessions that Trump withdrew in 2019 and greater access to US markets for its pharmaceutical and farm products.

The two countries are expected to announce defence deals including an Indian navy plan to buy helicopters from Lockheed Martin worth $2.6billion.

25 Activists shout slogans against Donald Trump's visit to India, in Guwahati on February 24 Credit: AFP or licensors

25 Supporters of the Centre of India Trade Union (CITU) burn effigies of Trump and Modi during a protest Credit: Reuters

25 Police detain a Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) activist during today's protest against Trump's visit Credit: AFP or licensors

US President Donald Trump arrives in India on two day visit

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