Morari Bapu to narrate ‘Ramkatha’ in Yavatmal from September 6 to 14

 Media Coverage  |  17-07-2024

After Switzerland, Kenya, and Poland Morari Bapu will deliver ‘Ramkatha’ in Yavatmal; it’s a matter of pride and joy for Yavatmal: Dr Darda

Lokmat News Network Yavatmal

Renowned spiritual leader and Ramkatha exponent, Morari Bapu,  is all set to spread the divine message of ‘Ramkatha’ in Yavatmal. The event will be organised from September 6 to 14,  said chairman of Lokmat Media Group and former member of Rajya Sabha Dr Vijay Darda.

Dr Darda, expressing his happiness, said “It is a moment of pride and joy for us that Morari Bapu has agreed to deliver the ‘Ramkatha’ in Yavatmal. He will deliver the  ‘Ramkatha’  in Davos, Switzerland on July 19. After that, he will narrate the ‘Ramkatha’ in Mombasa city of Kenya, and Poland. Following these events, he will come to Yavatmal in Maharashtra to guide people through the ‘Ramkatha’.”

Sharing his feelings, Dr Darda said “Bringing Morari Bapu to Yavatmal was not easy. I met him three times in different locations. During my tours of Gujarat and Rajasthan, I also spoke to him over the phone. He assured me, saying, ‘From September 7 to 14, I will be with you.’

“Morari Bapu has a huge following not only in Yavatmal but across Vidarbha and Maharashtra. When news of his visit spread, it sparked immense excitement and joy among the devotees, ” Dr Darda added.

Yavatmal’s special link with Lord Ram

Yavatmal holds a special  connection with Lord Ram. In the district’s Raveri village, there is a renowned temple dedicated to Goddess Sita, wife of  Lord Ram. The temple finds mention in the Ramayana as well. According to the epic, during their exile, Sita gave birth to Luv and Kush at Sage Valmiki’s ashram, which is believed to be located at present-day Raveri village . The temple continues to attract devotees from far and wide.

‘Ramkatha’ narrated at Cambridge Univ

Morari Bapu’s ‘Ramkatha’ is revered not just in India but across the globe. He is the only storyteller to have delivered a ‘Ramkatha’ at Cambridge University. Two years ago, when he performed at the varsity, the then British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak couldn’t resist himself  and he joined the audience to listen to the sacred discourse.

Pt Rameshbhai Oza’s Bhagwat Katha in ’02

Prior to this, in October 2002, Pt. Rameshbhai Oza delivered the ‘Shrimad Bhagwat Katha’ from October 19 to 27 at the Postal Ground in Yavatmal. The spiritual event had drawn lakhs of devotees, and a book titled ‘Naimisharanya’ was later published documenting the occasion.

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