Quick Info
| Profession | Spiritual Leader |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 25/09/1946 |
| Age | 79 years |
| Birthplace | Talgajarda, Bhavnagar District, Gujarat |
Latest News about Morari Bapu
Morari Bapu began a nine-day Ramcharitmanas recital at Harvard University in Cambridge titled Manas Guru Prasad. The event started at Sanders Theatre on 15 August 2026 and is scheduled to continue through 23 August, marking his 40th Ram Katha in the United States.
Morari Bapu’s Ram Katha titled Manas Guru Prasad began at Sanders Theatre in Harvard University on India’s 80th Independence Day. Coverage described it as his 982nd Ram Katha overall and reported that the program was organized by Lord Dolar Popat and his family.
While conducting a Ramkatha in Kericho, Kenya, Morari Bapu expressed grief over the deaths caused by a fire at an Ahmedabad firecracker manufacturing unit and a bus accident in Uganda. He also announced financial assistance for bereaved families affected by the incidents.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Moraridas Prabhudas Hariyani |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Grey (Semi Bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Higher Secondary School, Talgajarda |
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| College/University | Shahpur Training School in Junagadh, Gujarat |
| Educational Qualification | Teacher Vocational Course (Lectureship) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Hindu Vaishnava (Nimbarka Sampradaya) |
| Address | Shree Chitrakutdham Trust, VIII, Talgajarda, Mahuva, District- Bhavnagar, Gujarat |
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Relationships & More
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Career
| Started career as a primary school teacher in a village near Talgajarda. | |
| Began reciting Ram Katha at age 12, with first recital to herdsmen at a mud platform site now commemorated as Ram Vaadi temple. | |
| Delivered first formal 9-day Ram Katha in 1960. | |
| Has conducted Ram Kathas worldwide including in India, United States, United Kingdom, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, on a cruise ship in the Mediterranean Sea, on an airplane, in Vatican City, and in the foothills of Mount Kailash in Tibet/China. | |
| Taught in the J. Parekh High School in Mahuva (Bhavnagar state, Gujarat) for more than ten years. | |
| Has conducted over 800 Ram Kathas worldwide including in India, United States, United Kingdom, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, on a cruise ship in the Mediterranean Sea, on an airplane, in Vatican City, and in the foothills of Mount Kailash in Tibet/China. | |
| Has recounted 19 verses from the Gopi Geet, each discourse lasting seven days. | |
| Presented first lecture outside India in Nairobi, Kenya in 1976. |
Social Media
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@moraribapu |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Morari Bapu's birth date aligns with the celebration of Shivratri in the Hindu calendar. | |
| 2. His spiritual mentor is his grandfather. | |
| 3. He comes from the ‘Vaishnava Bava Sadhu Nimbarka lineage. | |
| 4. Morari Bapu has hosted numerous Ram Kathas globally. | |
| 5. He offers tuition-free education to underprivileged students and promotes Indian arts, literature, and culture. | |
| 6. He was encouraged by letters from his paternal great grandfather, Mahamandleshwar Vishnu Giriji Maharaj, head of Kailas Ashram in Rishikesh, to study the Bhagavad Gita and Vedas. | |
| 7. He advocates for progressive norms in the 21st century through the 'Pravahi parampara' (flowing tradition) and visits the incarcerated to spread his message. | |
| 8. In 2014, he donated 10 crore to Uttarakhand flood victims and Kedarnath temple reconstruction, personally visiting to hand over cheques. | |
| 9. In 2003, he performed a Ram Katha in Jaipur, Rajasthan, for drought relief and contributed to the cause. | |
| 10. In December 2018, he organized a Ram Katha among sex workers in Ayodhya, pledging 3 crore for their welfare and ultimately distributing 6.92 crore, including 11 lakh from his own funds. |