Spiritual leader Morari Bapu has extended financial support of Rs 51 lakh to assist the families of those who lost their lives in the Ahmedabad plane crash that took place on June 12. The announcement was made through an official statement released on Friday.
The statement confirmed, &ldquo;Moved deeply by the tragedy, Morari Bapu has dedicated Rs 51 lakh in aid for the families of the deceased. The funds will be distributed through the Shri Chitrakutdham Trust upon receiving complete details from Air India. The financial contribution is being made possible with the support of Ramesh Sachdev, a follower of Ram Katha residing in London.&rdquo;
This gesture follows a similar outpouring of compassion earlier this year, when a terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, prompted Morari Bapu to suspend his ongoing Ram Katha in Srinagar. After 35 years, the spiritual leader had returned to the region to conduct the event, which was halted on its fifth day due to escalating security concerns after 26 people, including pilgrims and tourists, were killed.
On April 23, the Shri Chitrakutdham Trust announced the suspension via its official X account, stating, &ldquo;Ram Katha 955, which is held in Srinagar has been postponed after the 5th day of Katha until further notice due to the current situation in Jammu &amp; Kashmir... The remaining 4 days of Katha will resume when possible.&rdquo;
Following the attack, Morari Bapu appeared in a video to express his sorrow and to offer spiritual condolences. &ldquo;We should bow to their Nirvana... those who got injured should get well soon. We should pray for this at the feet of Hanuman ji,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;
In addition to prayers, he announced a symbolic monetary gesture. &ldquo;I will ask Arunbhai to tie a Tulsi leaf worth Rs 5 lakh to the families of these departed souls,&rdquo; he said, framing it as an expression of emotional and spiritual solidarity.
One of the affected families in the Pahalgam attack was from Bhavnagar, Gujarat. Yatish Parmar, his wife Kajal, and their teenage son Smit were among a group of around 20 devotees visiting Jammu &amp; Kashmir for the Ram Katha. The group was sightseeing in Baisaran Valley when the attack occurred. Kajal was the only member of the family to survive.
According to a report, the bodies of Yatish and Smit were brought back to Ahmedabad airport on the evening of April 23. The decision to pause the Ram Katha was taken in light of public safety and will remain in effect until local authorities confirm that it is safe to resume the remaining sessions.
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(Left) Morari Bapu and Plane Crash Site (Right)

Morari Bapu provides Rs 51 lakh through Chitrakutdham Trust to support families of crash victims.

Morari Bapu Donates Rs 51 L to Crash Victim Families

Morari Bapu provides Rs 51 lakh through Chitrakutdham Trust to support families of crash victims.

June 21, 2025 | 19:12 IST