Delhi, New Delhi:Many were taken aback when Grammy Award-winning singer SZA—pronounced siz-uh—was spotted on February 15 at Sadhguru's Mahashivratri celebrations at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The American singer-songwriter, who is well-known throughout the world for her music, created a lot of buzz online when she attended the spiritual.
The 36-year-old singer went to the event with her mother, wearing a yellow saree. Social media users shared videos of her participating in the celebrations with followers. She also made a brief appearance on stage, where she joined in on chants and danced, contributing to the festivities.
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In a video that went viral, SZA said, "Namaskaram. Happy Mahashivratri. Can I get a Shiv Shambhu?" before inviting everyone to join in as "Shiv Shambhu" chants reverberated throughout the venue.
The singer was raised in Maplewood, New Jersey, after being born Solána Imani Rowe on November 8, 1989. Even though she is most known for her music, her performance and visit to the Isha Foundation reveal a more intimate side of herself that she hardly ever shows her fans. She had previously posted on Instagram about some aspects of her spiritual development while working at the foundation. Reflecting on her participation in the Samyama programme in Tamil Nadu, she shared a series of photos and wrote, "Life is so profound and chaotic and beautiful . My experience in Samyama is beyond words. I went crazy for a fundamental yapper for more than eight days without a phone, mirrors, or eye contact (these pictures are from before and after the program).then Reflecting on her participation in the Samyama programme in Tamil Nadu, she shared a series of photos and wrote, "Life is so profound and chaotic and beautiful .
"However, it's all settling both loudly and quietly at the same time," she added. My love for the process and this life is unfathomable. Namaskaram. Sincere gratitude to @isha.foundation, @sadhguru, @chekothari, and EVERY ISHA volunteer who looked after my mother and me.
SZA had previously visited the ashram. The singer has previously talked about how her life was profoundly impacted by her visit to the Isha Foundation in 2021.
SZA was nominated for five Grammy Awards in 2026.
SZA continues to be one of the most well-known voices in contemporary international music. With 23 million Instagram followers, she primarily shares glimpses of her work and daring photo shoots.
She also played a significant part in the recently held 2026 Grammy Awards. Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Melodic Rap Performance, Best Traditional R&B Performance, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance were among the five nominations the singer received for "luther."
Since 2018, she has been nominated for 31 Grammys in total, including these. She has won five Grammys before the 2026 ceremony: Best R&B Song for "Snooze," Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for "Ghost in the Machine" with Phoebe Bridgers, Best Progressive R&B Album for "SOS," Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for "Kiss Me More" with Doja Cat, and Best R&B Song for "Saturn."
Additionally, SZA has collaborated with a number of well-known musicians. She collaborated with Rihanna on "Consideration," Kendrick Lamar on "All the Stars" and "luther," and Doja Cat on "Kiss Me More" and the "Kill Bill" remix. She also co-wrote the hit song "Feeling Myself" by Nicki Minaj and Beyonce.
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