Late Apple co-founder Steve Job's wife Laurene Powell Jobs developed allergies on her second day at the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, but will participate in the ritual of taking a dip in the Ganga river, reports NDTV.
Spiritual leader Swami Kailashanand Giri on Tuesday told the media, “She will participate in the ritual of taking a dip (at the Sangam). She is resting in my 'shivir'. She has some allergies. She has never been to such a crowded place. She is quite simple. She stayed with us during the pooja. Our tradition is such that those who have never seen it - they all want to join.”
Ms Jobs arrived in Prayagraj on Monday to attend the Maha Kumbh, which marks a rare celestial event in 144 years. Named 'Kamala' by Giri, she will she will stay in the Kumbh tent city at the Niranjini Akhara camp till January 15, before returning to the US to attend the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Donald Trump on January 20.
At the first Amrit Snan or sacred dip on Tuesday, at least 3-4 crore people will take a holy dip at the Triveini Sangam, a confluence point of the Ganga, Yamuna and mystical Saraswati rivers.
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