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Laurene Powell Jobs, the wife of the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, was given a Hindu name, 'Kamala,' by the Niranjani Akhara, a well-known group of saints. This took place during her visit to India for the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. Laurene also visited the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, where she prayed to Lord Shiva, offered water to the deity, and performed a 'jalabhishek' ritual. She prayed for the success of the Maha Kumbh event, which started on January 13 and will continue until February 26.
Spiritual Practices at the Maha Kumbh
During her time in India, Laurene is following a strict spiritual routine. She will stay with Kailashanand Giri Maharaj from the Niranjani Akhara for three weeks. For the first 10 days, she is observing a spiritual practice called 'Kalpavas.' This involves bathing in the holy river every morning, meditating, chanting mantras, reading holy books, and fasting. She will eat only simple vegetarian food, without onions, garlic, or spicy ingredients, and sleep on the ground. This simple lifestyle is common for those on a spiritual journey.
Planting a Tulsi and Simple Living
As part of her spiritual journey, Laurene will plant a tulsi (holy basil) plant, which represents purity and devotion in Hinduism. She will not wear gold jewelry or eat sweets or fruits. All the food she consumes will be prepared by herself or other devotees.
Maha Kumbh Mela: The World's Largest Religious Gathering
The Maha Kumbh Mela is a huge religious event that takes place once every 12 years. It is the biggest gathering of people for spiritual reasons in the world. This year’s event, which started on January 13, is expected to attract over 1.5 million foreign tourists, according to Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
Laurene Powell Jobs’ Plans to Take the Holy Dip
Laurene Powell Jobs planned to take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj during the first ‘Amrit Snan’ (holy bath) of the Maha Kumbh. However, she could not take part in the ritual due to allergies. Her guru, Swami Kailashanand Giri, said that Laurene is resting and will join the ritual soon.
Conclusion
The Maha Kumbh Mela is an important event for millions of people around the world. Laurene Powell Jobs’ visit shows how much this festival means to people from all over the globe, offering a deep spiritual experience.
