Pandit Dhirendra Shastri, popularly known as Baba Bageshwar Dham, has become a prominent spiritual figure across India in the last few years. Wherever he holds a spiritual discourse or “Katha”, thousands of followers gather to listen. From top politicians to celebrities, everyone wants to be a part of his events. While his spiritual teachings draw huge crowds, there is also rising interest in how much he earns and how wealthy he really is.
Charges Lakhs Per Story, Earnings in Crores
According to event organisers and media reports, Dhirendra Shastri receives around ₹3.5 lakh for each Katha event. On average, he conducts 3 to 4 such stories every month, which brings his monthly income close to ₹10–15 lakh. Some reports claim that in a few grand-scale events, the cost of arrangements crosses crores of rupees, given the huge footfall of devotees.
Though the spiritual guru himself does not openly discuss his fees, organisers often collect this amount in the form of donations or offerings. In the past, some allegations claimed his fees go as high as ₹50 lakh per Katha, but his team denied such reports, calling them misleading.
Net Worth Around ₹20 Crore
Based on various sources, Dhirendra Shastri’s estimated net worth is approximately ₹20 crore. This includes earnings from Katha events, temple donations, and contributions made to the Bageshwar Dham.
He is also known to own luxury vehicles, and his travel arrangements for events include grand convoys and high-level hospitality. Despite this, his team often states that much of the wealth is used for charitable causes.
Donations Claimed to Be Used in Social Welfare
Shastri’s followers believe that the funds he receives are spent on public welfare. According to his team, a major portion of the donations goes into running charitable activities, especially free food distribution, education initiatives, and a proposed cancer hospital for the poor.
On many occasions, Baba Bageshwar has said that his aim is not only religious propagation but also to support people in need.
Faces: Both Devotion and Criticism
While Dhirendra Shastri enjoys huge popularity and influence, he is also no stranger to controversy. From questions around his miracle claims to debates about his event fees, opinions are divided. Still, his growing followers on social media and increasing crowd sizes at his events show that his appeal remains strong.
