Laurene Powell Jobs Offers Prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple Ahead of Maha Kumbh 2025
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New Delhi, Jan 12 (NationPress) Laurene Powell Jobs, the spouse of the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, has arrived in India to participate in Maha Kumbh 2025, which is set to commence on January 13.
En route to the Maha Kumbh, scheduled to take place in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, she also visited the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi to offer her prayers.
Laurene was accompanied by Swami Kailashanand Giri Maharaj of Niranjani Akhara during her temple visit, where she respected the temple’s customs.
She donned a pink suit and wore a white dupatta over her head. Laurene prayed from outside the sanctum sanctorum of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
“She adhered to the temple’s traditions... According to our Indian customs, in Kashi Vishwanath, only Hindus are permitted to touch the Shivling. That’s why she was allowed to view the Shivling from outside,” explained the Swami.
He also shared that they prayed for the successful completion of the Maha Kumbh without any hindrances.
“Today, we have come to Kashi to beseech Mahadev for an obstacle-free Kumbh... I am here to invite Mahadev. Our disciple Maharshi Vyasanand has accompanied us from America. Tomorrow, he will be honored as a Mahamandaleshwar in my Akhara,” he added.
Laurene, who was given the name 'Kamala' by the Akhara, will be present at the Maha Kumbh and is also planning to immerse herself in the Ganga.
The 'Maha Kumbh', a grand festival, is set to conclude on February 26 in Prayagraj and occurs only once every 12 years.
In an effort to attract international tourists, the Union Ministry of Tourism is launching a toll-free Tourist Infoline (1800111363 or 1363).
This toll-free service will be available in 10 international languages, in addition to English and Hindi, to offer assistance, information, and guidance to enhance the experience for foreign visitors at this significant event.
