Chris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay, and
his partner, Dakota Johnson, were spotted at the Mahakumbh Mela
in Prayagraj, taking part in the religious rituals by taking a dip in
the Triveni Sangam. A fan, Bharat Chaudhary, posted an exclusive
video on Instagram, capturing the moment when the couple was seen near the
sacred waters.
Fan Films the Couple at Kumbh Mela
In the footage, Bharat and his companion can be seen heading
toward the water for a ritual dip. As the camera zooms in, Chris and Dakota
were seen entering the water to join the bath. Chris, in black shorts, and
Dakota, in a kurta and trousers, both participated respectfully. At one point,
Chris offered a prayer with his hands folded and smiled at Bharat's companion.
The video was captioned, "When you chose Kumbh over
Coldplay, but Mahadev brought Coldplay to you! Chris Martin honors the Triveni
Sangam and Kumbh with full respect!" Bharat wrote, "When you can't
attend the concert, the artist comes to you—at Kumbh Mela! Had a Sangam Snan
with Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Dakota, who respected every tradition. Music
connects, but faith transcends. Har har Mahadev!"
Reactions to the Coldplay Moment at Kumbh
The clip quickly went viral, with many fans sharing their
thoughts on the unexpected appearance of the stars at the sacred event. One
user wrote, "Amazing to see him embracing our culture and rituals, even
though he's British." Another fan shared, "When you can’t attend
Coldplay, Coldplay comes to you!!" A third commented, "This is one of
the most incredible reels I’ve seen this year!" Many also marveled at the
unexpected but significant crossover of global music and India’s spirituality.
Chris and Dakota's Tour in India
The couple arrived in India on January 16 for
the Coldplay tour, with performances in Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
Their final show took place on Republic Day at the Narendra Modi
Stadium in Ahmedabad. During the concert, Chris honored India by singing
patriotic anthems like Vande Mataram and Maa Tujhhe Salaam, which
deeply resonated with the audience. He concluded the concert by paying tribute
to India, saying, "Salute to Mother India," and wishing everyone a
joyful Republic Day.