The world's attention is all set to be glued on the upcoming Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. A grand event will be organised in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 27 and a gathering of saints and sages will be seen. Devotees from all over the world come to take a holy shower in the Sangam because it is said that the water of the river becomes 'Amrit' in Mahakumbh. For the unversed, Mahakumbh is starting from January 13 on the bank of the ‘Sangam’ -- the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and the Mythical Saraswati rivers in Prayagraj.
In the meanwhile, reports have surfaced that Steve Jobs' widow Laurene Powell Jobs may attend the Mahakumbh 2025. Now, the question arises who is Laurene Powell Jobs and why is she mulling to attend the religious event? Below is all you need to know-
Who is Laurene Powell Jobs?
Apart from being Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs' wife, Laurene Powell Jobs is an American billionaire and philanthropist. Laurene Powell Jobs also manages her late husband Steve Jobs Trust. Powell Jobs co-founded Terravera, a natural foods company that sold to retailers throughout Northern California.
For the unversed, Steve Jobs was married to his wife Laurene and together they had three children: Reed Paul, Eve, and Erin Sienna. Steve Jobs was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2004 and five years later he underwent a liver transplant operation, but it was too late and his health was too weak.
Steve Jobs also had a deep religious connection with India. It is said that Steve Jobs was deeply influenced by his visit to Neem Karoli Baba's ashram in Kainchi, Uttarakhand in the mid-1970s.
Laurene Powell Jobs Mahakumbh 2025
As per reports, Laurene will observe 'kalpavas' at the Mahakumbh 2025. Laurene Powell Jobs is likely to arrive at the MahaKumbh on January 13. She will be staying at the camp of Swami Kaliashananda, the ‘Mahamnadleshwar’ of Niranjani Akhara.
Laurene is likely to attend the religious congregation until January 29 and take a holy dip during the fair. For those who are unaware, Kalpvas is an ancient practice observed by devotees known as Kalpvasis, during the month from Paush Purnima to Maghi Purnima. During this period, Kalpvasis bathe daily in the Ganga and visit the camps of various seers and saints to listen to sermons.