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Mahakumbh 2025 Guests: Laurene Powell, wife of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, will serve Kalpavas and take a dip in the Sangam during the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj. She will be taking part in various traditions related to spirituality. On a two week visit, Laurene Powell will stay in India till January 29. Kalpavas is an ancient Hindu tradition, which promotes spiritual discipline as well as self-purification. With just a few days left for the start of Mahaumbh Mela, preparations are at the final stage in Prayagraj. A lot of dignitaries are expected to participate at the mega event. The Mahakumbh Mela which will begin on January 13 will go on till February 26.

During her Kalpavas, Laurene Powell will host a Katha Vachan (storytelling) event. She will also try to understand Sanatan Dharma more closely. According to reports published in ‘The Times of India’, Lauren Powell will stay at the Niranjani Akhara Mahamandaleshwar Swami Kailashananda camp

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Laurene Powell, the owner of property worth about USD 25 billion, will arrive in India on January 13.

Apart from Laurene Powell, other billionaire women expected to participate include Sudha Murthy and Savitri Jindal. BJP MP Hema Malini is also expected to attend the event. While a cottage has been prepared for Sudha Murthy near Ulta Qila, Savitri Devi Jindal will stay in the camps of Swami Avdheshanand and Chidanand Muni. Hema Malini will remain in the camp of Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avdheshanand Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhara.

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In another update, Indian Railways introduced a QR code-based ticket booking system, offering a seamless digital solution for passengers during the upcoming Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. This initiative allows travellers to scan QR codes on railway staff uniforms or posters in the Mahakumbh Mela area to book tickets conveniently.

Passengers can use their smartphones to scan the QR code, which redirects them to download the Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS) app from the Google Play Store. The app enables the booking of tickets for short trips (50-100 km) and long-distance journeys exceeding 200 km, with advanced booking available for up to 15 days for the latter.