Pandit Rishikesh Tiwari

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About Pandit Rishikesh Tiwari

Pandit Rishikesh Tiwari Ji comes to Sanatan Dharma Temple and Cultural Center of Maple Valley, WA, after serving for six years as principle priest at the Hindu Temple of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI. He served at the Sindhi Merchant Association Hindu Temple in Singapore from 2000-2002. In addition, he attended 9-month long in residence special training at Hindu Heritage Pratistan, a Modi Foundation Institution in Meerut, India, in the fields of samaskaras, pooja, shreemad bhagwadgeeta, upanishads, astrology, palmistry, yoga, aasanaas, praanaayaama, and meditation. As a yagnyacharya (performing a yajnyam experience), archaka (priest), karmakanda with experience of 16 years. Yoga, ashan, dhyana, pranayam, playing harmonium with Sanskrit, Hindi, and bhajans. Languages known: Hindi, Nepali, English, and Sanskrit.