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Pandit Nagabhat Vidyashankar Ji Phone:(402) 493-1793 Email:vidyanagamani@yahoo.com Pandit VidyaShankar obtained his Rig & Yajur Veda education at Chidambara Ashrama and Magadi Karnikara Vaidika Dharma Patasala in Karnataka, India. He participated in such programs as Koti Gayatri Yagna in Bangalore and Vishwashanti Maha Yagna in New Delhi. He learnt Pourohitya, Agama Shastra & Panchadasa Samskaras in Bangalore between 1986 - 1989. He worked as an Agama Pundit at the Ganapati Temple, Nashville, Tennessese from 1993 - 2003. He has participated in Kumbhabhishekams and Varshikotsavams at Hindu temples in Atlanta, Dallas, Livermore, Bakersville, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Louisville, Huntsville and Birmingham. Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit |
Pandith Badari Narayana Ji Phone: (732) 429-3620 Email : dkbbadri@gmail.com Pandith Badari Narayana comes from a traditional priestly family, who are serving from generation to generation. His father is head priest at in Sri Gurugaayoorappan Temple in Morganville NJ. Pandith Narayana has worked in numerous temples in India and US before joining Hindu Temple of Omaha. Most Recently Mr. Narayana had worked close to 12 years in Hindu Temple of Central Illinois (Peoria) before joining our temple. He has participated in many Pranaprathista’s and Kumbabishekam’s in India and US. He was part of Navagraha Pranaprathista and Rajagopura Pranaprathista in Peoria as well. Pandith Narayana obtained his Veda and Aagama knowledge from his Father Krishna D. Bhattar and his maternal uncle Sampathkumar Bhattacharya are just a few of many who has been great teachers in his life. Pandith Narayana can perform all rituals and temple services. Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu |
Pandit Amol Kulkarni Ji ( Laxmikanth) Phone: (678) 579-2869 Email : priest.Amol Jik@gmail.com Pandit Amol Ji serves as a priest in our Temple. Prior to joining the Hindu Temple, Pandit Amol Ji was working as a senior priest in Shirdi Sai Temple of Atlanta, GA. He also worked as various temples in India before moving to the USA. Pandit Amol Ji hails from Karnataka; he comes from a traditional priest’s family. He has obtained his education in Rigved Kramanth & Sanskrit Sahitya, Pancharatra Agama & Shiva Agama Prayogam, Yajur Veda Panchadasha Samskara & Vaidika Jyotishya Shastra ( Astrology) in Karnataka Between 1996-2007. Pandit Amol Ji is well-versed with Hindu Rituals and Puja services such as Shodash Samskara, Pranaprathistha, Chandi Path & Homam, Sudarshana Homam, Udakashanthi, Marriage ceremony, Grihapravesham, Sathyanarayana Puja, Shasti purti, Navagraha Shanti/Homam, Upanayanam, Laxmikubera Puja, All Vrath’s and other pujas. He does both South-North pujas with their tradition. He has participated in Koti Kumkumarchana, Sanketik Ashvamedh Yagam, Ati Rudram, Sahasrachandi Yagam, Maharudram, Sri Chakra Mahameru Yagam, SriRam Tarak Yagam, Sri Ramayana Path and Koti Rudra Yagam. Languages Spoken: Fluent in Kannada, Marathi, Hindi, Telugu, English, Sanskrit and Konkani. He is also learning Tamil & Gujarati. |
Pandit Jagannatha Bhaktavatsala Ji Phone: (407) 920-8627 Email : Jaganomaha@outlook.com He is part of traditional priestly family and proudly represents the 9th generation in his lineage. Before Joining our temple, Sri Jagannatha served as the Head Priest(Pradhana Archaka) at the Shree Bhoo Neela Sametha Venkateshwara Swamy Temple in Bangalore for over 12 years. Sri Jagannatha holds a Pancharatra Agama Praveena degree from Mysore University, which has provided him with deep knowledge in Vedic scriptures and Hindu rituals. Hi also Pursued Krishna Yajurveda studies under the guidance of his uncle, Devaraja Bhatter. Hi is high Skilled and trained in performing a variety of religious services, including Abhishekam, Alankaram, Kumbahishekam, Gruhapravesham, Satyanarayana Puja, Sudarshana Homam, Navagraha Puja, Kalyanotsavam, Namakaranam, Annaprashanam, Ayushya Homam, among others. With a passion for spiritual service and cultural heritage, Sri Jagannatha continues to inspire and guide our community through his dedicated servive. He remains committed to promoting Hindu traditions, sharing his profound knowkedge in the Vedas, Upanishads and other Sacred texts. Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Kannada,Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit |
K. Chandrasekaran Ji ( Laxmikanth) Phone: (402) 812-5654 Email : omskandaa@gmail.com He started his career as Sthapati with V. Ganapathi Sthapathi and Associates. He worked as Sudai Shilpi in the renovation of more than 50 temples around Tamil Nadu under the direction of Sri. Venugopalaswamy Kainkaram Trusy and Indian Cultural & Heritage Trust, Chennai, India. He has worked in the construction and maintenance of several temples in India and abroad for over 20 years. He has won several titles and certificates of honor and excellence for services rendered in this traditional field. He currently handles all the facility maintenance and administration activities at the hindu temple. Languages Spoken: English, Tamil, and Telugu |