Bapu has also supported Akshaya Patra Foundation and conducted Ram Katha in Kolkatta in 2012. In this katha 4 crores have been raised by Bapu and his devotees. A Katha has been conducted to fight for cancer and money raised has been donated to Gujarat Cancer Society in December 2012. (Approx 3 Crores donated) In 2015, Bapu conducted a 9-day katha for kidney patients conducted by Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Centre (IKRDC) and Dr H L Trivedi Institute of Transplantation Sciences at Sabarmati, Gujarat. This katha donated 5 crores to these institutes. This is one of the first ever spiritual programs for kidney patients. References External links Official website Bhakti movement 1946 births Living people Gujarati people Indian Hindu spiritual teachers Indian storytellers