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| October 6, 2009 | Hollywood celebs visit Varanasi | | Varanasi:
Oscar nominated actor Richard D Jenkins visited Varanasi,
considered the most sacred spot on earth by the Hindus, according to reports.
Jenkins reportedly offered diya (lamp) to holy river Ganga, attended Ganga arti
(ceremony performed in adoration of a deity), and was apparently moved by the
city. MTV nominated Billy Crudup (Almost Famous) and Emmy nominated Ryan Murphy
(Nip/Tuck) also accompanied Jenkins to Varanasi. All were in India, along with
Oscar winner Julia Roberts (Pretty Woman), to film "Eat, Pray, Love" in rural
Haryana. Jenkins, 62, has acted in about 89 film and television productions; Crudup,
41, has acted in about 24 films; and Murphy, 43, is directing "Eat, Pray, Love".
Some other crew of this movie also visited Varanasi with them. Welcoming Hollywood
celebrities visiting Varanasi, acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement
in Nevada (USA), said that since Hollywood had worldwide reach, Hollywood bigwigs
should become familiar with at least the basics of world religions to understand the
feelings of their audiences better. Zed, who is president of the Universal Society
of Hinduism, urged Hollywood and other celebrities to immerse in Hinduism but
taking it seriously and with respect and not just using it as a fashion statement.
Varanasi, also known as Kasi, probably one of the oldest cities on the earth,
finds mention in ancient Hindu scripture Mahabharata. Situated on the holy river
Ganga, this city of Shiva has hundreds of Hindu temples and is also linked
to Brahma and Sati. | |
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