Kavi Shri Dula Kag Memorial Trust

Deep in Gujarat's vibrant folk tradition glows a flame that refuses to fade: the poetry and spirit of Kavi Dula Bhaya Kag, lovingly called Kag Bapu. His verses, filled with devotion, compassion, and a quiet call to serve others, captured the soul of Kathiawad while guiding countless lives with timeless wisdom and hope.

When Kag Bapu passed away in 1977, his son Rambhai Dulabhai Kag made a solemn promise to keep that light burning. In 1985, he founded the Kavi Shri Dula Kag Memorial Trust, a public charitable trust dedicated to preserving his father's profound writings, promoting Gujarati folk literature, and continuing his legacy of education, charity, and selfless service.

For years, the Trust nurtured these efforts, sharing Kag Bapu's resonant messages through publications, events, and community work. Yet, as time moved on, the pace slowed, and the flame flickered amid the rush of modern life.

True legacies, however, never truly dim. They await fresh hands to carry them forward. Today, that renewal has come through Ish Rajvirbhai Kag, the great-grandson of Kag Bapu. With deep passion and clear vision, Ish has stepped in to guide the Trust, reigniting its activities and bringing Kag Bapu's words and works vividly back to life. Supported by managing trustee Rajvir Rambhai Kag, a dedicated team of trustees, and volunteers, the Trust is once again thriving, making his poetry, teachings, and philanthropic spirit accessible and relevant for new generations.

The Trust's mission remains rooted in its original objectives: preserving and publishing Kag Bapu's manuscripts and unpublished treasures, igniting interest in Kathiawad's folklore and arts through research, seminars, and educational programs. We champion Charni and Pingal traditions, explore India's epics like the Ramayan and Mahabharat, train young artists in folk arts, organize cultural tours, competitions, and lectures, and provide scholarships, libraries, vocational aid, and medical relief to underprivileged communities.

Our work brings his genius to life today: digitizing fragile archives, hosting poetry readings and workshops, maintaining a digital bookstore and multimedia gallery with rare photos, videos, and audio recordings. We invite community tributes, spark dialogue through events, and collaborate widely to broaden reach.

Kag Bapu's words have always been a beacon of hope, never confined to one era. They resonate across generations, blending folk wisdom with calls for collective action, kindness, and meaningful change. As we walk this path, we carry forward not only his literature but his profound belief that together we can build a gentler world.

Let us keep his legacy glowing through every act of giving, caring, and positive impact. We invite you to explore his works, immerse in our archives, join our events, or support our efforts, helping ensure Kag Bapu's voice continues to inspire and uplift.

A Timeless Legacy Reborn: The Story of Kavi Shri Dula Kag Memorial Trust

Our Year-Round Activities & Current Requirements

• Free Diagnostic Camps

  • Regular camps for Diabetes, Eye ailments, Heart diseases, and Dental care.

  • During these camps, free cataract surgeries, intraocular lens implantation, spectacles, and medicines are provided to the needy.

• De-addiction Campaigns

  • Extensive awareness drives in rural areas to help people give up alcohol, opium, ganja, beedi, tobacco, gutkha, and other intoxicants.

Health-Related Activities (Annual)

Social Welfare Activities

Cultural Preservation Activities

• Educational Assistance

  • Free distribution of notebooks, textbooks, and other study materials to economically backward and meritorious students.

• Women Empowerment

  • Vocational training and financial assistance to widows and underprivileged women to help them become self-reliant.

Current Requirements of the Trust

• High-quality recording equipment, laptops, projectors, and sound systems to digitally preserve KagBapu’s rare folk Ramayana recordings and other vanishing folk melodies, and to make them accessible to students and researchers.

• Financial support for educational aid to bright students from economically weaker sections.

• Sponsorship or full/part donation for free medical camps (Eye, Dental, Diabetes, Heart, etc.). Donors may get a camp organised in their name or in memory of a loved one.

• Funds for construction of a girls’ hostel in Bhavnagar for daughters of the Charan (Gadhvi) community.

• Every year the Trust organises grand Lok-Dayro programmes on the birth & death anniversary of KagBapu, where eminent folk artists and scholars share the richness of Gujarati oral tradition with the public.

• Annual competitions in folk songs, folk tales, duha-chhand, and bhajans.

• Platform and guidance for emerging folk artists.

• Scholarships and mentorship programmes to encourage the younger generation to take interest in our vanishing folk culture and literature.

Your generous contribution, big or small, will help preserve KagBapu’s spiritual and cultural legacy, serve the underprivileged, and nurture the future of Gujarat’s folk heritage. Click the Donate button below to support us.

Volunteer & Uplift Lives

Lend a Hand. Be a Part of Something Meaningful.

Kavi Shri Dula Kag Memorial Trust is driven by a team of young hearts inspired by a timeless vision, to serve, to uplift, and to carry forward a legacy rooted in compassion and action.

When you volunteer with us, you’re not just giving your time, You’re becoming part of a movement to keep kindness alive. You’re helping turn words into action, and intent into impact.

How You Can Contribute:

• Support on-ground charitable initiatives

• Help spread awareness of Kag Bapu’s literary legacy

• Assist in organizing events and outreach activities

• Use your skills to strengthen the foundation’s efforts

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