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Khushbu Vyas Hindu Priestess
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3 Years in Business
Serving ZIP Codes:80206, 95033, 98065, 98101, 98102
From the Business:Khushbu Vyas – Freelance Hindu Priest For the past 3 years, Khushbu Vyas has been serving the greater Seattle area and beyond, performing sacred Hindu rituals with devotion and care. She specializes in: • Satyanarayan Katha • Griha Pravesh (Housewarming) • Vastu Puja • Graha Shanti • Wedding Ceremonies Khushbu has performed ceremonies locally in Washington and Oregon, as well as abroad in the U.S. and Mexico. She is available for travel worldwide (travel expenses covered). Fluent in English and Gujarati, Khushbu also incorporates Sanskrit verses, ensuring ceremonies are meaningful, authentic, and accessible to all generations. Additionally, she offers rental services for ceremonial setup, including: • Sakheda Mandap • Chairs • Chowki • Havan Kund ?? Serving Washington & Oregon, with travel available worldwide.Read more

Pandit Poornendra Shukla
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25 Years in Business
Serving ZIP Codes:80206, 95033, 98065, 98101, 98102
From the Business:
Global Pooja Services, led by Pandit Poornendra Shukla, is a trusted name for Hindu religious and spiritual services across Canada, the USA, and Mexico. Known for his deep understanding of Vedic traditions and personalized approach, Panditji has been helping families celebrate sacred occasions with devotion, authenticity, and cultural richness. From intimate family poojas to grand destination weddings, the service is dedicated to preserving spiritual traditions while making ceremonies meaningful and accessible for modern families.
Global Pooja Services offers a wide range of traditional Hindu rituals and ceremonies tailored to the spiritual and cultural needs of every family. Their services include Hindu wedding ceremonies, Satyanarayan pooja, Griha Pravesh (housewarming), Mundan ceremonies, Navratri and Durga poojas, Ganesh poojas, Deepavali celebrations, and various Hawans and Shanti poojas. In addition to rituals, they also provide spiritual healing, palm reading, astrology consultations, and religious guidance, helping devotees connect with faith and positivity in their daily lives.
One of the key strengths of Global Pooja Services is its flexibility and willingness to travel for destination ceremonies. Whether it is a wedding in Canada, the USA, or Mexico, Pandit Poornendra Shukla ensures that every ritual is conducted according to traditional Hindu customs while also guiding families through legal and ceremonial requirements. His multilingual fluency in Hindi, Sanskrit, English, Gujarati, and Punjabi allows him to communicate effectively with diverse communities and make ceremonies inclusive for all generations.
Families who have experienced the services of Global Pooja Services often appreciate the calm, spiritual atmosphere and professional guidance provided during ceremonies. The organization has built a reputation for creating memorable and spiritually fulfilling experiences for weddings, housewarmings, religious festivals.
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Vyasji Maharaj
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Above 25 years in Business
Serving ZIP Codes:99362
From the Business:Vyasji Maharaj (Mukesh K Vyas) FREELANCE HINDU PRIEST has been performing Hindu Rituals for the Indian Community for the past 25 years. He performs Sanskar (Birth to Death), Panchdevta Pujan, Navgraha Pujan, Satyanarayan Katha, Homam (serva Devi, Devta), Gayatri Homam, Gruha Pravesh, Vastu Pujan, Grashanti, Wedding and Antyesti Sanskar (funeral) locally and throughout various destinations around the WORLD. Vyasji is able to perform all rituals fluently in ENGLISH, HINDI and GUJARATI with Sanskrit verses.Read more
Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple
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5 Years in Business
Serving ZIP Codes:98052, 98053, 98073
From the Business:The Hindu culture created huge temples for communities as a means to relate with the Divine. Every village in India has a temple, making one wonder why these huge, complex and beautiful structures were created, even if the homes in most villages were made of mud. Most of these temples are built in granite and are often much more expensive than the cost of all houses in these villages put together.Read more

Pundit Ramakrishna Bhat
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16 Years in Business
Serving ZIP Codes:80206, 95033, 98065, 98101, 98102
From the Business:I am one of the most distinguished Religious Services in Seattle, WA. I specialize in Hindu Priest,Religious Organizations,Spiritual Healing, When performing rituals, timing is of paramount importance. Thus, to perform these rites at an auspicious time and muhurtha, a practice called jyothisha-shastram (prediction of movements of astronomical bodies to keep time) is employed. This discipline is so important for all that it is described in the Vedas as a set of special eyes (chakshu). To help people in the GTA perform dharmic rituals properly, With the help of Pandit Mahesh Shastriji, I bring you this Hindu calendar with auspicious timings that can be applied in the Toronto area. I will be able to help you with auspicious timings, religious puja for your ceremony. I am well versed with South Indian and North Indian ceremonies. I know Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and English.Read more

Hindu Vedic Priest Seattle
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15 Years in Business
Serving ZIP Codes:98001, 98002, 98092
From the Business:Acharya Varun Dev is a highly respected Hindu Vedic priest based in Seattle, known for his profound knowledge of Vedic scriptures and rituals. With a strong commitment to preserving and promoting the values of Sanatan Dharma, he actively serves the local community by conducting a variety of spiritual services. These include personalized consultations, Hindu rituals, and ceremonies, each tailored to meet the unique spiritual needs of his clients. Acharya Varun Dev’s approach integrates traditional Vedic practices with contemporary spiritual understanding, making him a trusted and revered figure in the Seattle Hindu community. His dedication to providing authentic, meaningful spiritual guidance has made him an essential spiritual mentor for many.Read more

Acharya Gopal Datt Sharma Vedic Astrologer
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16 Years in Business
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Claimed
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Closed now
Serving ZIP Codes:12288, 98004, 98005, 98006, 98007
From the Business:Acharya Gopal Datt sharma hails from state of Gujarat, India and has been performing pooja services and rituals in USA since 2000. He has served at Bellevue Hindu Temple more than 30 years in India. He learned from Karmakand and Astrology from his father and hailing from a family of outstanding priests in India. He has deep knowledge on spiritual Bhajan and music. He is fluent in Gujarati, English, and Hindi and performs all types of pooja in and outside the temple. Services offered: annaprashana, homam, pooja, mundan (hair offering), grahapravesham (house warming), marriage (vivah), nakshatra shanti, namakaran, namakaran with havan, engagement, seemantham (baby shower), vidyarambham.Read more
Sanatan Dharma Temple And Cultural Center
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15 Years in Business
Serving ZIP Codes:98030, 98031, 98032, 98042, 98089
From the Business:Sanatan Dharma Temple and Cultural Center (SDTCC) is a non-profit organization formed in 2002 to meet the community's growing need for a religious, spiritual and cultural center in South King County.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.Read more
Gujarati Hindu Priest
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5 Years in Business
Serving ZIP Codes:12288, 98004, 98005, 98006, 98007
From the Business:Gujarati Hindu Priest having specialty in all type of Hindu puja. If anyone need Hindu Priest provider please contact us.Read more

ISKCON Vedic Cultural Center
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Established Since 1996
Serving ZIP Codes:98074, 98075
From the Business:The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) is the spiritual institution founded by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in July 1966 as a continuation of the Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya sampradaya. ISKCON was personally directed by its Founder-Acarya Srila Prabhupada until his departure on November 14, 1977. According to Srila Prabhupada’s will, ISKCON continued thereafter under the ultimate managing authority of the Governing Body Commission (GBC).In ISKCON’s incorporating document, Srila Prabhupada imparts the “Seven Purposes of ISKCONT. o systematically propagate spiritual knowledge to society at large and to educate all peoples in the techniques of spiritual life in order to check the imbalance of values in life and to achieve real unity and peace in the world.Read more

Sanatan Dharm Mandir Kent
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Established Since 2008
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Closed now
Serving ZIP Codes:98030, 98031, 98032, 98042, 98089
From the Business:The Sanatan Dharm Mandir, the one of its kind in Greater Seattle Area, opened its doors on October 4, 2008 to all.The Sanatam Dharm Mandir is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in South King County. It was built on the enthusiasm of many in the hopes to prosper by the devotion of all. With this in mind, we are led by the following Mission, Vision, and Cultural goals. Mission – It is our mission to create and maintain a Sanatan Dharm Mandir so that the ancient Vedic culture and wisdom may stay in the hearts of all for generations to come. Vision – It is our vision to unite all individuals by the common wisdom that can be found within Sanatan Dharma. Culture – As a temple, we are determined to create an atmosphere that promotes cultural awareness by organizing cultural programs and events. We wish for all individuals to be part of one community tied together by the wisdom derived from Sanatan Dharm. The Mandir is guided by the Pandit & Guru S. R. Shastri Ji and diverse “Sevaks” or Board Members, who ensure a community of togetherness, love and devotion prospers, to benefit the faith and all its followers.Read more
Sri Venkateswara Temple
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15 Years in Business
Serving ZIP Codes:98052, 98053, 98073
From the Business:" Sri Venkateswara Temple is a non profit organization in the state of washington.Services offered here are Abhishekam,Aksharabyasam,Annadanam,Ashtothra Nama Archana,Ayushya Homam Pooja,Coin Para(Narapara),Grihapravesham (House Warming Ceremony),Hanuman Vadamala,Hiranya Shraardam,Homam,Kalyana Uthsavam,Kumkumarchana,Namakarna,Navagraha Homam,Nischayathartham,Punyahavachanam,Sahasranama Archana,Sasthiabdhi Poorthi,Seemantam,Shraardham(Paarvana),Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Pooja,Tonsure(Mundan),Upanayanam,Vahana Pooja,Vahana Pooja(Inside) for more details contact us."Read more

Serving ZIP Codes:80206, 95033, 98065, 98101, 98102
From the Business:Hanuman Nagri is manage by Shree Sanatan Dharam Ramayan Mandali (SSDRM) a non-for-profit organization. The Commissioner of Internal Revenue has granted the Organization exemption from federal income taxes under Section 501(c) (3) of Internal Revenue Code as an Organization formed to promote and offer spiritual services relating to Hindu religion. SSDRM has been in existence for at least 19 years and has been actively involved in the community by promoting cultural festivities such is Holi Nite, Deepawali Nite, Ram Naumi, Krishan Astmi, Shiv Ratri and Bhajan Samelans and Ramayan and Kirtan sessions. SSDRM has a strong group of members that actively participate in support of the abovementioned festivities. SSDRM has utmost respect for all mandli’s, cultures and religion, and operates with the vision to provide spiritual services to those who believe in Hinduism. Our services and invitation extends to all other cultures and religion without seeking to interfere in any shape or form of those organizations mission and vision. All services provided by the members to SSDRM are free. With the dedication and hard work of each member SSDRM has been very successful in organizing festivities such as Holi Nite and Deepawali functions every year after year.Read more
Lakshmi Venkateswara Temple
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5 Years in Business
Serving ZIP Codes:98052, 98053, 98073
From the Business:As a temple organization that is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara as its main deity, the temple’s puja and other religious ceremonies will be conducted as per the traditions observed in the Tirumala Tirupati Devastanam (TTD) of Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.Read more

Pundit Mahesh Shastri
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5 Years in Business
Serving ZIP Codes:98027, 98029
From the Business:Pundit Mahesh Shastri performs various types of pujas. He is also an honorary pujari for Hindu Temple and Cultural Center (Bothell) and Sanatan Dharma Temple (Maple Valley). He learned Yajurveda from his grandfather, Pundit Maganlal Devshankar Shastriji and astrology from his grandfather and uncle. Shastriji knows Vedic, Krishnamurthy, and Western Astrology. He can find the right Muhurta (auspicious time) for your puja. He performs puja in Sanskrit with explanations in English, Hindi, Gujarati and Marathi. He knows both Shukla and Krishna Yajurveda and is proficient in South and North Indian rituals and traditions.Read more

Pandit Rishikesh Tiwari
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16 Years in Business
Serving ZIP Codes:98038
From the Business: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.Read more

Pooja Services At Your Home
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15 Years in Business
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Closed now
Serving ZIP Codes:12288, 98004, 98005, 98006, 98007
From the Business:Bellevue Hindu Temple and Cultural Center (BHTCC) is a non-profit organization formed in 2012 to meet the community’s growing need for a religious, spiritual and cultural center in King County. BHTCC operates in a convenient location to serve the community. Sanatan Dharma Temple and Cultural Center (SDTCC) is a non-profit organization formed in 2002 to meet the community’s growing need for a religious, spiritual and cultural center in King County. SDTCC operates two convenient locations to serve the community. Pt. Manoj Tripathi hails from Kashi (Benares) in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. He has obtained degree of “Acharya” from Sampoornanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalay. He used to teach Darshan Shastra to PhD students. He has intense knowledge on spiritual speech of Adhyatma, Shree MadhBhagwat, Ramayan Puran and others Hindu scriptures. He has served in different capacitities (President, Trustee & Acharya, Manager and Vyas) at various temples and related organizations in India. He is fluent in Sanskrit, and Hindi. If you are planning a visit to north India, please consult him for information to visit temples in Kashi, Varansi. Pt. Haresh Shukla hails from state of Gujarat, India and has been performing pooja services and rituals in USA since 2000. He has served at Ambaji Temple more than 30 years in India. He learned from Karmakand and Astrology from his father and hailing from a family of outstanding priests in India. He has deep knowledge on spiritual Bhajan & music. He is fluent in Gujarati, English, and Hindi and performs all types of pooja in and outside the temple. Temple extends priest services to your home for various types of Poojas. To schedule a Pooja at your home, please call to reserve a time slot for priest services. Our priest(s) will guide you on the list of items required for the Pooja.Read more

Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
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15 Years in Business
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Closed now
Serving ZIP Codes:98052, 98053, 98073
From the Business:Our main mission is to promote the philosophy of Shri Shirdi Sai Baba. SaiBaba Seattle is organized exclusively for furthering Cultural, Charitable, Spiritual, and educational causes. To conduct charitable activities such as medical aid, relief to people affected by natural calamities, organize shelters to the homeless, annadaana (feeding) to the destitute. To translate, print, publish or distribute books, periodicals and literatures to promote the goals and objectives of the organization. To sponsor or support cultural, educational, religious, spiritual or charitable activities or organizations in the United States or abroad. The primary objective of SS is to establish and sustain the Shirdi Sai Temple in Seattle, WA and facilitate worship services similar to Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir in Shirdi, India. The long term plans include development of its picturesque in Seattle, WA comprising Baba's mandir, staff quarters , multi-purpose hall and meditation center for use of devotees. We are looking for a Temple Space to have the BABA Telpme, where we can do 4 AArati's everyday like in Shirdi.Read more
Digamber Dutt Upreti
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5 Years in Business
Serving ZIP Codes:98011, 98012, 98021, 98041
From the Business:Pandit Digamber Upretiji hails from North India and graduated as Shastri from Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidhyapith, New Delhi. He is married and has two children. He currently works at the Hindu Temple of Central Indiana, located in Indianapolis. He earlier served at Hindu and Cultural Center of Washington, located in Bothell, WA. He has also worked as a senior priest in Hindu Temple of Ottawa, Canada for 4 1/2 years. He has also worked as a priest in Delhi for 4 years. He speaks Hindi, Punjabi, English and Sanskrit.Read more
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Dr Vasudeva Sharma
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16 Years in Business
Serving ZIP Codes:98011, 98012, 98021, 98041
From the Business:Dr. Vasudeva Sharma joined our temple as a priest in January 2009. Before coming to Seattle, Dr. Vasudeva Sharma worked in Greater Springfield, Illinois for 1.5 years. He is a Shaivagama priest from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh which is located on the South side of India. He has 15 years of experience. He is a disciple of Sri Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Jayendra Saraswathi Swami. Shri Vasudeva Sharma is of Yajurveda Sampradaya. He is well versed in Smartha Sampradaya and conducts all types of Purva and Apara ceremonies. He has a Doctorate Degree in Astrology.Read more

Seatle Priest
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15 Years in Business
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Open 24hrs
Serving ZIP Codes:98030, 98031, 98032, 98042, 98089
From the Business:Astrology and Hindu rituals. This is a very broad organization which has about 10000 priest members and train to be a Vedic Pandit. In 2004 he got the opportunity to speak on astrology and vied mantra in a sammalan. The education minister was Murli Manohar Joshi presented award in the presence of 10000 spiritual gurus. Sanjay R. Shastri worked as a head priest in Delhi Shri Sanatan Dharm G.K. ii Sabha a, registered Under Indian Societies Act. 1860 of 1977 Greater Kailash New Delhi, where he implemented strategic ideas for the improvement of this temple. About 15 people worked under him. Currently, he is still an advisor. In between this time he was trained under the guidance of Shukdev Chatuvedi in Lalbahadur Shastri Vidya peeth R. k Puram New Delhi in Ganit and Falit Jyotish for four years Shastri Ji also has Vedic science astrology research center registered by Delhi government. This releases a book every month by the name Jyotish Shodh. Mansi marriage bureau also is under this organization which helps people for free and 51 priests are presently working under the guidance of Shastri Ji. He is also a founder of this organization. He also guided Laxmi Narayan temple Kalka Ji for Hindu ritual programs. He came to U.S in 2007. He is currently running” Sanatan Dharm Mandir” in Kent WA. In 2012, he was awarded with a gold medal at an International khagol, Jyotish and Vastu conference in Indore, India. Some of his hobbies are reading religious books, research in all religions, astrology and preaching.Read more
Jaya Hanuman Temple And Cultural Center
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15 Years in Business
Serving ZIP Codes:98052, 98053, 98073
From the Business:Jaya Hanuman Temple & Cultural Center. Special Services At inside the Temple are Homam,Satyanarayana,Puja Upanayanam,Wedding,60th / 80th Birthdays, Hair Offering,Hiranya Sraddham,AnnaPrasana,Aksharabhyasam,Namakaranam,Seemantham,Punyahavachanam,Nichyathartham,Sudarsana Homam. For all religious services, please contact the temple.Read more

Priest Pandit Vinayak Pathak Ji
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16 Years in Business
Serving ZIP Codes:98270, 98271
From the Business:I am one of the most distinguished religious services in Marysville, WA. I specialize in Hindu Priest, Hindu Wedding Officiant, Religious Organizations priest known for his expertise in Vedic rituals and ceremonies. He possesses extensive knowledge of the ancient Indian scriptures, particularly the Vedas, which are considered the oldest texts in Hinduism. As a Vedic priest, his primary role is to perform various religious ceremonies and rituals based on Vedic traditions. I am one of the most distinguished Religious Services in Marysville, WARead more

Priest Srinivasa Sarma Gudipalli
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15 Years in Business
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By Appointment
Serving ZIP Codes:91390, 99180
From the Business:Priest Srinivasa Sarma Gudipalli has been providing spiritual and religious services to all communities in the United States and India performing rituals as per the Vedasi, Over two decades. He is familiar with Telugu,Tamil,Kannada and English languages. He performs various pujas including Shodasha samkskara, Kumbhabhishekam, etc.Read more

Washington Sikh Center Gurdwara
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5 Years in Business
Serving ZIP Codes:98264
From the Business:The Washington Sikh Center is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization. Our mission is to perpetuate Sikhism through education of our youth.Read more
Ratings & Reviews for Hindu Priest
We had a wonderful experience with Panditji for our wedding ceremony. He conducted the entire ceremony with a very calm, peaceful, and positive presence, which made the experience feel truly special. He explained the rituals with patience, kept everything organized, and created a serene atmosphere throughout. We really appreciated how smoothly he guided us and our families through each step. Thank you for making our wedding ceremony so meaningful and memorable. We are grateful for your blessings and would happily recommend you to others.
We live in Bothell, WA. We are about 17 miles away from Seattle. Vyasji Maharaj (Mukeshbhai Vyas) performed Satyanarayana Katha at our home. He is truly a god sent maharaj who did an excellemnt job overall. He had all of us invloved from start of the katha until the end. He is very friendly, with lots of patience, understanding and detail oriented. With our guests over 150 people, he perfomed the katha not only in our Gujarati language (As requested from my family since we are Gujaratis), but also in Hindi and in English. Everyone truly appreciated him and his wealth of knowledge. We never felt that Vyasji Maharaj was just another Maharaj or Pandit where he acted like he is just doing another job. He made the entire process very personable and absolutely enjoyable. Especially to have all age group people to get invloved. I was certainly surpsired in a positive way to see all the younger age kids pay attention throughout his performance. And that says a lot also. My entire family, relatives and frineds were indeed blessed by Vyasji Maharaj. My family and I recommend Vyasji Maharaj 100% for your next puja, katha or any other ritual occasion. It was our pleasure to have Vyasji Maharaj step into our home all the way from Florida. THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN VYASJI MAHARAJ FOR YOUR BLESSINGS AND YOUR PRESENCE! Sanket & Khevna Mehta
Our wedding was last week, Nov 15th. The priest did a great job keeping the ceremony light, funny, and informative. My wife is Colombian and he treated her with a lot respect and care. Majority of our guests were American and he was perfect for them.
Vyasji was very helpful/super nice. He was able to accommodate our Pooja in his busy schedule. He was well prepare for Pooja, brought lot of stuff with him for Pooja so we didn’t had to prepare much. I highly recommend him, we did Grih pravesh Pooja with him.
I got married in March 2024 at the Coral Springs Marriott (outside of Heron Bay) located in the greater Fort Lauderdale, FL area. I hired Mukesh for a Hindu/Gujarati Wedding Ceremony. Mukesh was referred to us by a friend, and we’re so glad we found him! He was an interactive pandit, and made the ceremony fun for us and the guests. He stuck to our required timeline of less than one hour. His Wedding Prep was excellent too. Mukesh provided us a list of items for the Mother of the Bride to purchase beforehand, and assured her that if we forget something, he will find a solution. As the Bride and Groom, we especially loved the joint-family conference call he did with us prior to the Wedding to discuss each ritual, and how we would like to perform them. It allowed us to customize based on our family sizes. Above all, we appreciated his responsiveness, punctuality, and his “modern” view on traditional rituals. We are eternally grateful for Mukesh Uncle's blessings for our marriage, and we recommend him to you for any rituals you may have!
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- Who is a Hindu priest?
A Hindu priest is a person who performs religious rituals and ceremonies according to the Hindu scriptures and traditions. A Hindu priest is also known as a pandit, pujari, archaka, or acharya. A Hindu priest can belong to different sects, such as Shaiva, Vaishnava, Shakti, or Smarta, and follow different schools of philosophy, such as Vedanta, Mimamsa, Nyaya, or Sankhya. A Hindu priest can also specialize in different branches of Vedic knowledge, such as Jyotisha (astrology), Ayurveda (medicine), Dhanurveda (martial arts), or Gandharva (music).
- What are the qualifications of a Hindu priest?
A Hindu priest should have a thorough knowledge of the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Puranas, the Agamas, and other Hindu scriptures. A Hindu priest should also be well-versed in Sanskrit, the language of the sacred texts. A Hindu priest should also be proficient in performing various rituals and ceremonies, such as yajnas (fire sacrifices), pujas (worship services), havans (offerings to fire), homams (fire rituals), abhishekams (bathing of deities), archanas (invocations of deities), and samskaras (life-cycle rites). A Hindu priest should also be familiar with the customs and traditions of different regions and communities of Hindus.
- What are the duties of a Hindu priest? A Hindu priest has many duties and responsibilities, such as:
1. Conducting daily worship services at temples or homes 2. Performing rituals and ceremonies for various occasions and purposes 3. Teaching and guiding the devotees in matters of faith and practice 4. Preserving and propagating the Hindu culture and heritage 5. Serving as a mediator between the devotees and the deities 6. Offering spiritual counseling and advice to the devotees 7. Upholding the moral and ethical values of Hinduism
- How can I find a Hindu priest in USA?
One of the easiest ways to find a Hindu priest in USA is to use Sulekha.com, a digital platform that connects you with local service experts. You can search for Hindu priests in your area by entering your location and service type. You can also filter your search by language preference, availability, experience, ratings, reviews, and other criteria. You can then compare the profiles of different priests and contact them directly through phone or chat. You can also request for quotes from multiple priests and choose the best one for your needs.
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The cost of hiring a Hindu priest in USA depends on various factors, such as:
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3. The materials and supplies required for the ritual or ceremony
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The average cost of hiring a Hindu priest in USA ranges from $100 to $500 per service. However, this is only an indicative price and may vary depending on the specific requirements of each customer. - What are the benefits of hiring a Hindu priest from Sulekha.com?
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