Coldplay just wrapped up their electrifying concerts in Mumbai and Ahmedabad, leaving Indian fans buzzing with excitement. But what truly surprised everyone was frontman Chris Martin¡¯s unexpected spiritual detour. Just a day after performing at Ahmedabad on Republic Day (January 26), Chris and his girlfriend, actress Dakota Johnson, were spotted at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. While videos of their arrival had already gone viral, there were no images or vidoes of the duo actually take the holy dip. Well, wonder no more! Fresh pictures have surfaced, thanks to one very lucky fan.
Check out the video shared by the fan here:
Bharat Chaudhary, a visitor at the Maha Kumbh Mela, shared his unforgettable experience on Instagram.?
He wrote, "When you can't go to the concert, the artist comes to you¡ªat Kumbh Mela! Took a Sangam Snan with none other than Coldplay's Chris Martin and Dakota, who followed every ritual with deep respect. Music unites, but faith transcends. Har Har Mahadev!"
In the video, Chris and Dakota were seen near the water, getting ready to take a dip.?Chris wore black shorts, and Dakota chose a kurta with trousers.
At one point, Chris smiled and greeted Bharat's partner with folded hands, also praying with his eyes closed and hands together.
The post quickly went viral, racking up over 231k likes in less than 24 hours¡ªbecause until now, no one had actually seen the duo taking the holy dip!
One person simply commented, "Concert to bas ek bahana tha (The concert was just an excuse), Coldplay ko Mahakumbh mein aana tha (Coldplay was supposed to come to the Mahakumbh)!"
Earlier, ANI had shared a video of Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson arriving in Prayagraj, and it quickly went viral.?
The clip shows the couple in a car, with Chris playfully making faces at the camera, while Dakota modestly covers her head with a scarf.?
ANI posted the video with the caption, "WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | Co-founder of the rock band Coldplay & singer Chris Martin at Prayagraj #MahaKumbhMela2025."
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