Pundit Anand Balram Sharma

Rated 5.0 Pundit was amazing at leading our Hindu wedding ceremony. He was friendly, personal, and very engaging. Our guests could not stop talking about him and how well he led us through the ceremony and explained and related each custom to our modern way of thinking and our first ceremony (Catholic). We were most surprised that he called and collaborated with the Catholic Priest to make our fusion dream come true early on in the process. We really enjoyed that he kept some traditional customs, but added modern values and explanations that were relevant to how we and our family view life. He was very engaging to both sides of the family and had a great sense of humor!! Honestly, we are BEYOND pleased with his service! He was punctual, and replied to the many questions I had (myself being the bride from outside the culture) during the wedding process. Amazing service, and we are so grateful that he was our Pundit Ji for such auspicious day. Also, my in-laws are from Fiji, and we had no idea he was Fijian - it was the cherry on top that day!!! Thank you Pundit Ji.

Rated 5.0 I'm the father of the bride and we used Punditji for my daughters destination wedding at Terranea in late May. I can't be more thankful or pleased with Punditji!! Hr was by far the BEST decision made for the wedding. He was an absolute pleasure, took time up front to understand what both families expected from the ceremony, he was punctual and really took time to explain the ceremony at kids level!! My daughter is Punjabi and the groom side is gujrati - both kids were attentive through out and actually enjoyed the ceremony!! He has a sense of humor and I would highly recommend Punditji if you are looking for not your run of mill priest who will recite bunch of mantras and kids could care less then pls do get services from Pundit Balram - money well spent and he has helped to create lifetime memories for our family!!

Rated 5.0 Hello Mr Sharma, Thanks for the wonderful hosting of the wedding. Since we were running late I did not get a chance to properly thank you. Hope you got a chance to grab a bite and had a safe drive back home. Under your (rather stern command the ceremony pulled up beautifully and will stay etched in our hearts. More power to the likes of you who keep the Hindu traditions alive in foreign lands as this

Rated 5.0 Thank you for guiding us and making our father's Final Journey a Beautiful and peaceful one, We appreciate your words of wisdom and will hold them close to our hearts

Rated 5.0 Thanks a lot Panditji we are glad you came and did the Pooja we all loved it and thanks for the blessings. It was a really nice Pooja and we understood what each Pooja meant so thanks so much for it

Rated 5.0 Thank you, Pandit Ji. I loved how you conducted the ceremony. Educational, inclusive and funny

Rated 5.0 Pandit ji, thank you for conducting the ceremony so beautifully and in a timely manner. Thanks also for your aashirwad. Will send pictures when ready.

Rated 5.0 Dear Pundit ji Thank you so much for being our pundit and making our day special , All of the guest loved the ceremony and were so glad that you explained each par and its meaning .I Apologize for the wrong type of wood at the ceremony , I didn’t realize what we had would make so much smoke. It’s a good story for you to share with others couples though! My Photographer liked you so much .I shared your contact details so that she can recommend you to other desi couples. We hope you enjoyed our ceremony as well and have many more lovely weddings this year.

Rated 5.0 Hi Pandit ji! One week married. Reflecting & wanted to thank you for your kindness through challenging circumstances (& heat / music technical difficulties) pranils family is all doing well & healing up. I really loved the way you officiated & I look forward to sharing some pictures from Boris once i receive them. Wishing you all the best during your summer of officiating

Rated 5.0 You need to know, you stole the show! The most compliments we received all weekend long, we’re about you! Thank you again for an incredible ceremony, you are officially our family Pandit! I’m sure you’ll get lots of calls, but I hope we always get priority for our events! ????

Rated 5.0 Thank you so much. We are so grateful for your presence and creating such a beautiful ceremony I will definitely send photos once we get them

Rated 5.0 Thank you very much Panditji. Nijat and I really appreciate how you explained everything and made it so meaningful. It was beautiful. Thank you for the blessings and the ceremony.

Rated 5.0 Dear Panditji- thank you for a wonderful ceremony, the most important part of the festivities. The newly minted husband and wife are on their way to minimoon. And we are finally going to take some time to relax. In gratitude-

Rated 5.0 You need to know, you stole the show! The most compliments we received all weekend long, we’re about you! Thank you again for an incredible ceremony, you are officially our family Pandit! I’m sure you’ll get lots of calls, but I hope we always get priority for our events!

Rated 5.0 Thank you! Everyone really enjoyed the ceremony and thought you were really informative. We’re really happy with it. Thanks again!

Rated 5.0 Anand Ji- thank you for taking the time to do the Puja for us. The teachings are invaluable to the kids, and I appreciate how you take the time to explain things to them. Thank you again.

Rated 5.0 Dear Panditji- thank you for a wonderful ceremony, the most important part of the festivities. The newly minted husband and wife are on their way to minimoon. And we are finally going to take some time to relax. In gratitude- Sunil & Seema

Rated 5.0 I'm glad we found Pundit Anand Balram ji to conduct our daughter's wedding ceremony, held recently in a picturesque outdoor setting in Palm Springs, CA. It turned out to be a beautiful wedding, further complemented by Pundit ji explaining the significance of every step in English, adding a touch of humor which made the ceremony entertaining, and his modern outlook. Thank you, Pundit ji, for being there to bless the young couple!

Rated 4.0 Pundit Anand Sharma is extremely knowledgeable and very good in explaining the mantras in English. The guests as well as the couple being married thoroughly enjoyed the wedding ceremony that was performed in professional and courteous manner with all the Hindu rites and rituals.

Rated 5.0 Hi Punditji, Atul & I wanted to thank you again for a beautiful ceremony. We absolutely loved it and everyone loved your explanations and how modern you are. Thank you again. Hope to continue to be in touch with you.

Rated 5.0 Hello Pundit Anand!! Just wanted to say Thank you very much for marring Ahmad and I! My friends and family very much enjoyed the ceremony! They thought you were wonderful and entertaining. My relatives were very impressed by you and my little cousins & siblings finally understood what's said in an Indian wedding ceremony. I thank you for educating me the steps of an Indian ceremony/wedding. You made everything very simple and easy to understand. Thanks for everything. God Bless.

Rated 5.0 Hello Pundit Sharma, Thank you so much! We and our guests enjoyed the ceremony and were in total Wow and aha moment how you conducted the whole ceremony. My East Coast friends requested for your contact. I will have Raj forward you some pictures. Thank you again.

Rated 5.0 Punditji thank you - everything was great. An auspicious start. There are some amazing photos that we will share with you! Thank you for everything. The guests did love it, as of course did Caroline and her family.

Rated 5.0 Pundit Anand Balram Sharma was our officiant at an Indian-American fusion wedding in June of 2019 at a winery in Fairfield, CA. He was recommended by Fujian-Indian friends and he expertly delivered a service that tied together our two cultures. We had one hour traditional Indian ceremony complete with English descriptions of processes, so everyone could participate in the moment. The groom’s parents, from the southern US, felt confident and comfortable participating in the ceremony. The priest made sure to provide English descriptions of all the ceremonial traditions and was light and at times, humorous in his delivery. Recommend to anyone looking for a priest, especially for a fusion, non-traditional Indian ceremony.

Rated 5.0 Pundit Anand Balram Sharma was an excellent choice for conducting the wedding for my daughter in Napa at Charles Krug Winery on May 18th, 2019. He explained the rituals lucidly in English and kept the audience engaged throughout the ceremony. He was professional and adhered to the timeline. We were extremely satisfied with his services and highly recommend him. Vidushi Soni

Rated 5.0 Hello Pandit Anand Balram ji, Thank you so very much for performing Kavita and Gus's wedding ceremony. I was not as organized as I thought and also things got delayed a little but you handled the situation and adjusted the ceremony accordingly. You did a wonderful job, kept the audience engaged. Everyone had a wonderful time and above all they enjoyed your sense of humor. Hopefully you will help me out in my future ceremonial needs. Thank you again Pushpa singh

Rated 5.0 Namaste Pandit Ji, Thank you very much for your presence at our kids wedding. We really appreciate your knowledgeable guidance at Neeraj and Kristen's wedding. The explanation of Kanya Daan, the importance of three C's and many similar little details made it memorable. Thank you for taking the time to perform the rituals. Thanks again and regards Kapila and Satish

Rated 5.0 Thank you for making our wedding and pre – wedding, ceremonies so wonderful. You treated me like your daughter and that connection gave so much meaning to our marriage. Our family and friends told us that the ceremony was most sincere and meaningful ceremony they have ever attended – Indian or otherwise. Most Indian ceremonies are full of rituals and people don’t pay attention towards it. But your powerful voice captured the audience with your humor, wisdom and advice and modern explanations of our ancient rituals. Everyone praised how amazing you are! We’re so honoured that you united our souls and gave us your blessings. With your guidance and blessings, we are excited to start this new chapter in our lives. We hope to stay in touch. My mom sends her thanks and pranam Love and Pranam.

Rated 5.0 I am giving this review on behalf of myself and Chetan. I wanted to sincerely say thank you SO MUCH for your amazing service for our wedding ceremony. I learned a lot, the audience was kept engaged, and it made the wedding ceremony very meaningful and memorable. I also really appreciate you helping us with the change by removing Kanyadaan. Those small changes are big milestones. It’s these changes that allow the younger generation of people getting married to still want to maintain connection with our roots and our culture. I am sure our wedding has made lots of other people want to and feel excited to have an Indian wedding ceremony. Thank YOU so much for that.

Rated 5.0 Thank you for officiating our ceremony on Sunday. We were honoured that you were such a big part of our special day, and we appreciate your time and efforts during this whole process. We have received many compliments on your behalf, Our guests seemed to really have enjoyed the ceremony, particularly your explanations and humor, You helped then to understand, and have some insight into, our Hindu culture, traditions , and the wedding ceremony. Thank you again,

Rated 5.0 I wanted to properly thank you for your incredible wedding service for Mohit and I on Sunday February 16th 2014 at Embassy Hotel Milpitas!!! I have to say that Mohit and I had SUCH a great time getting married, thanks to you! You kept the mood light and added humor that made everything so relaxed ? I was really happy and enjoying every single moment. We were also so happy to understand everything that was going on and know the meaning of getting married, while feeling relaxed all along the way. Thank you for this. Everyone praised you SO MUCH. They said you are the best Pandit they have ever seen or heard do marriage services. One Aunty in her 60 said that she has never in her life listened to Indian wedding service – not even her own – until she listened at my wedding. Everyone said that you added great humor and incredible explanations. This is the best thing we heard that everyone listened and understand thanks to your well explained descriptions. We could not be happier. I really wanted our guests to understand the Indian wedding ceremony and to know the traditions and meanings behind everything. Thanks to you, this all was able to happen. We really thank you so very much, and will recommend you to anyone who is having an Indian wedding!!! Thank you again, best wishes, take care.

Rated 5.0 Dear Panditji Sharma, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for providing the service at our daughter's wedding. The wedding ceremony went off very well. The guests enjoyed the service very much. Our guests came up to us and mentioned that you kept the ceremony flowing and lively with your jokes and also with the explanation of the rituals. Everyone walked away saying that they learned something new during the ceremony. Thank You so much.

Rated 5.0 Thank you for performing the wedding ceremony of my daughter Smita with Neil Your efforts were greatly appreciated and complemented by all who were present.

Rated 5.0 Mr Sharma was a true highlight of our Indo-Western wedding and delivered a perfect combination of Hindu traditions and fusion approach. He translated and explained every single step in English along with Sanskrit mantras, so everyone could understand why there is fire, or coconut, or 7 steps. He had some really unconventional words of wisdom and advice, which were very refreshing from the scripted boring officiant readings. And not the least important, he made everyone laugh not once at his jokes along the way during the shorter ceremony - we made it under an hour but I actually wish we stretched it longer. I would highly recommend Mr Sharma for a memorable Hindu or Hindu-Western ceremony that is meaningful, fun and enjoyable for the bride, groom, family and guests of all backgrounds.