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Pandit Sri Dattathreya Sharma
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16 Years in Business
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Language:Tamil , Telugu +5 more
Serving ZIP Codes:94611, 94610, 94666, 94618, 94612
From the Business:
Pandit Dattathreya Sharma is one of the most distinguished Religious Service providers in Southern California, CA. Specializing in Hindu Priest/Pandit services, Pandit Sharma brings a wealth of spiritual knowledge and experience to every ceremony and ritual. With a deep commitment to upholding the rich traditions of Hinduism, he offers a wide range of services, including Pujas, Homas/Hawan, Weddings, Grihapravesha (Housewarming ceremonies), Shraddha (Annual ceremonies), and Upanayana (Thread ceremonies), among others.
Pandit Sharma has devoted eight years studying Vedas and Astrology in Sringeri, Karnataka, one of the most revered spiritual centers in India. With 22 years of professional experience, he brings a deep understanding of sacred rituals and a personal touch that makes every ceremony meaningful and special. His ability to connect with the divine through his voice creates a special spiritual vibration, making his performances unique and powerful.
Fluent in English, Kannada, all South Indian languages, and Hindi, Pandit Sharma ensures that his services are accessible to people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Having lived in the United States for 15 years and in California for 6 years, he has performed numerous religious events and pujas, both in South India and North India, offering his services to individuals and families looking to honor and connect with their spiritual heritage.
Whether you seek blessings for a new home, a wedding, or a significant life event, Pandit Dattathreya Sharma provides personalized and authentic religious services that ensure every ceremony is performed with the utmost respect and devotion to tradition.
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Astrologer And Wedding Priest Pradeep Archakam (KPAS Sri Mahalakshmi Temple - Krishna Kshethram)
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32 Years in Business
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Language:Telugu , English +4 more
Serving ZIP Codes:94611, 94610, 94666, 94618, 94612
From the Business:Astrologer & Wedding Priest – Pradeep Archakam (Thrivikrama Bhattar) Founder, KPAS Sri Mahalakshmi Temple – Krishna Kshethram Pradeep Archakam, also known as Thrivikrama Bhattar, is the founder of KPAS Sri Mahalakshmi Temple (Krishna Kshethram). He is a highly experienced astrologer and traditional wedding priest, specializing in Vedic and Pancharatra rituals. He conducts Hindu wedding ceremonies, homams, poojas, and provides astrological guidance, following authentic scriptures and traditions, helping devotees perform sacred rituals with devotion and spiritual clarity.Read more

Priest Vidwan. Pdt Sridhara Bhattar M.A.
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16 Years in Business
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Language:Tamil , Telugu +4 more
Serving ZIP Codes:94611, 94610, 94666, 94618, 94612
From the Business:
For over 15 years, I have had the privilege of serving at the renowned Livermore Temple, offering sacred guidance and authentic Vedic ritual services to families across Tracy, Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, and the entire San Francisco Bay Area. With deep roots in traditional practices and a sincere commitment to preserving spiritual heritage, I approach every ceremony with devotion, clarity, and respect for the customs passed down through generations.
I perform a wide range of Hindu religious services tailored to your family’s needs, including Gruha Pravesham, Satyanarayana Pooja, Sudarshana Homam, Seemantham, Namakaranam, Upanayanam, Weddings, Kumbhabhishekam, Pratishtapanam, Hiranya Shraddha, and several other essential Vedic rites. Each ritual is conducted according to scriptural guidelines, ensuring purity, precision, and spiritual significance in every step.
Whether you are welcoming a new beginning, marking a milestone, seeking blessings, or performing ancestral rituals, I guide you through each ceremony with detailed explanations and a thoughtful approach. I also offer regular monthly Pooja services, with discounts available upon request, to support families who wish to maintain ongoing spiritual practices at home.
To serve diverse communities across the Bay Area, I conduct and explain rituals in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Sanskrit, and English—making every ceremony meaningful and accessible for all age groups. My focus is to create a comforting and devotional environment so you and your family can experience the true essence of each ritual.
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HINDU TELUGU PRIEST SUBRAMANYAM VELURI
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15 Years in Business
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Language:Telugu , English +1 more
Serving ZIP Codes:94611, 94610, 94666, 94618, 94612
From the Business:Sri Subrahmanya Veluri Sarma, popularly known as Hindu Telugu Priest Subramanyam Veluri, is a highly respected Vedic priest dedicated to serving the spiritual and cultural needs of the Indian community in the United States. With deep knowledge of scriptures, rituals, and traditions, he performs a wide range of sacred ceremonies with precision, sincerity, and devotion. His services include Satyanarayana Puja for peace, prosperity, health, and happiness, as well as Griha Pravesh rituals for auspicious beginnings when moving into a new home or business. He also conducts Havan and Shantipath ceremonies, providing spiritual cleansing and harmony for families. Sri Veluri is also known for his compassionate approach in guiding families during important life transitions. He performs traditional Hindu Marriage ceremonies with sacred Vedic chants, ensuring authenticity and blessings for the couple. In times of sorrow, he provides dignified Hindu Funeral and Shraddha services, honoring departed souls with care and respect. His attention to detail, professionalism, and dedication to dharma make him one of the most sought-after priests in the community. Loved by devotees for his calm presence, warm smile, and sense of humor, Sri Veluri not only upholds tradition but also makes every ceremony meaningful, memorable, and spiritually uplifting.Read more

Pandit Vivek Shukla
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16 Years in Business
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Language:Hindi , English
Serving ZIP Codes:94611, 94610, 94666, 94618, 94612
From the Business:Hindu Temple is a place where hundreds of people come together for collective prayers each Sunday morning. Services offered: baby shower, baby naming, first food eating (annaprashan sanskar), mundan (head shaving), sacred thread ceremony (yagyopavit), vivah sanskar (wedding ceremony), engagement, ground breaking (bhumi pujan), house warming (vaastu shanti), satyanarayan katha, ashtotra (108 names), sahastra (1008 names), vedic havan, poojas, Homam.Read more

Swadesi Connection
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Established Since 2017
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Language:Tamil , Telugu +16 more
- Events Avg - $124
- Festivals Avg - $101
- Homam Avg - $111
Serving ZIP Codes:99503, 99501, 99507, 99599, 99530
From the Business:Swadesi Connection caters to worldwide Indians providing virtual and in-person services for Vedic rituals, spiritual guidance, pujas and cultural experiences. We aim to make traditions accessible, whether you are at home or abroad, ensuring every ritual is performed with authenticity and devotion. Additionally, we are expanding our services to various other verticals which include festival subscriptions, heritage workshops, and personalised spiritual consultations.Swadesi Connection started as Priest4u in 2017, with a mission to connect Indian families across the globe with authentic Vedic rituals and spiritual guidance. Over the years, we have been expanding our services while gaining valuable experience and understanding the emerging need for a deeper cultural connection beyond just pujas. This evolution led to the creation of Swadesi Connection, a platform embracing India’s traditions while catering to the modern world needs.Swadesi Connection caters to worldwide Indians providing virtual and in-person services for Vedic rituals, spiritual guidance, pujas and cultural experiences. We aim to make traditions accessible, whether you are at home or abroad, ensuring every ritual is performed with authenticity and devotion. Additionally, we are expanding our services to various other verticals which include festival subscriptions, heritage workshops, and personalised spiritual consultations.After years of serving thousands of clients, we realised that our purpose was much bigger than just facilitating pujas. The name Swadesi Connection reflects our broader vision—creating a global platform where Indians can stay rooted in their traditions while they embrace a modern lifestyle. This transition allows us to expand our offerings, refine our services, and serve the community in a more meaningful way. Read more

Pundit Anand Balram Sharma
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16 Years in Business
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Language:English , Hindi +1 more
Serving ZIP Codes:94611, 94610, 94666, 94618, 94612
From the Business:Pundit Anand Balram Sharma in Hayward is specialized in Hindu Wedding Officiant. He is servicing at the Bay area, Los Angeles Metro area and the Sacramento Metro area. He is skilled in providing services like Hindu Rites and Rituals, Hindu Wedding Ceremonies and Pooja and Wedding Rituals. Pundit Anand Balram Sharma is available on all days of the week excluding Sunday from 9:00 to 21:00. He has officiated hundreds of Hindu Wedding Ceremonies in the San Francisco, Bay area and other major cities. He is fluent in speaking English, Hindi and Sanskrit. Anand Balram Sharma is one of the first Pundit in the United States to start explaining about the Poojas and Hindu Wedding Rituals in English. He has performed many inter-racial wedding ceremonies and has earned a great name and fame by doing so. Pundit Anand Balram Sharma takes a lot of pride in performing all ceremonies in a professional manner and his rates are affordable and reasonable. He has hundreds of testimonials and video recordings of weddings that he has performed. He does not have a fee schedule for various poojas and lets his clients pay an amount of “Daachina” which a client can easily afford. Pundit Anand Balram Sharma is passionate about explaining all the mantras in the plan and simple English language recited during a pooja. He follows Arya Samaj procedures and and system in conducting Hawaan, Wedding and Funerals as well as other types of Poojas. He is willing to travel long distance including interstate to perform at weddings. Pundit Anand conducts Ghar Pravesh Pujas in very elaborate manner with all required rites and rituals in the San Francisco Bay Area. Read more

Priest Pradeep Madhyastha
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16 Years in Business
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Language:Tamil , Telugu +3 more
Serving ZIP Codes:94611, 94610, 94666, 94618, 94612
From the Business:''ONE PLACE FOR ALL OF YOUR RELIGIOUS NEEDS.''Pandit Pradeep Madhyastha, Contact Number: 845-505-1122. Pandit Shree Pradeep Madhyastha is a Hindu Vedic priest from Udupi-Karnataka, India. He has deep knowledge of Vedas, Sanskrit, Jyothishya, and Vastu. He has studied Rig Veda and Krishna Yajur Veda in Maharshi Veda Vijnana Vidya Peetha Udupi (Karnataka) & Ghaziabad (UP). He is well versed in Karma Kanda and able to conduct Weddings, Upanayana, All kinds of Havan, Satyanarayana Pooja, Griha Pravesh, Namakaran, Mundan, Annual Shraddha, and all other religious needs with both south & north Indian tradition. You can also contact him for Horoscope Making, Vastu & Spiritual Guidance. He conducted various Pooja and Wedding programs in many countries like India, USA, Canada, Germany, Dubai, Thailand, Nepal, Myanmar & Caribbean. He speaks fluently in Kannada, Hindi, English, Telugu & Tamil.Previously he worked with Hindu Samaj Temple, Wappingers Falls-NY. Currently living and providing service across the Bay Area. Read more

Sringeri Sharada Community Center(shankarmutt)
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Established Since 1995
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Language:English , Tamil +4 more
Serving ZIP Codes:94611, 94610, 94666, 94618, 94612
From the Business:We are very excited to share this good news with Shri. Sharadhamba's devotees in bay area. With jagadhamba's blessings we are started Sringeri sharada Community Center ) in bay area. Center is aimed at imparting, promoting and supporting Vedic, Spiritual and Bharatiya cultural awareness among the indian community in Bay Area.Shankaramutt is providing all priestly services are available,Pundit Venkateshbhatt and other priest are available for all your kriyakarma’s like Vedic chanting,classes Homams & all kind of Puja’s.please visit our Center for Sri Sharada and Sadguru Darshan please call 510-377-5047 or visit shankaramutt.org.Read more

Pandit Poornendra Shukla
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9 Years in Business
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Language:Punjabi , English +3 more
Serving ZIP Codes:45840, 45839
From the Business:We understand that planning a destination wedding can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to finding the right wedding priest for your needs. That’s why I offer my services to couples looking to get married in North American destinations and Mexico. We are happy to travel from the Canada to any destination place of USA and Mexico to perform your wedding ceremony, making sure that your special day is everything you dreamed it would be. We specialize in Hindu destination weddings and other locations in the North American place I understand that getting married in a foreign country can be overwhelming, but with our experience and expertise, we can guide you through the entire process and ensure that your wedding ceremony is legally recognized . Are you planning an Indian wedding contect me - 6475502828Read more
Ratings & Reviews for Hindu Priest
Very nice place and nice temple
Hello Pandit ji - Namaste!, Just wanted to thank you for all the blessings. We loved the way you conducted our grih pravesh puja this morning and the way you helped us understand the meaning of all the mantras etc. was very helpful. Both Pavitra and I wanted to express our gratitude to you. Sincere thanks! Hope to always stay in touch and continue seeking your Oblessings.
He performed our Gujarati wedding ceremony in Templeton, California ; he has very good and deep knowledge of Hindu rituals. He explained all the Sanskrit shaloka and Vidhi in Hindu rituals in very concise manner in the English. He is very punctual and had carried all the things which needed for the ceremony. Very clear and good communication.
Pandit Pradeep Madhyastha did a lovely Pooja. All guests were very Happy. We just called him after looking at his reviews. It went really great Highly recommended.
Babu Irvine Mandir Murugan volunteer here. I have had the pleasure of knowing Pandit Sri Dattathreya Sharma since 2019. He is an exceptional priest, known for his warm smile and respectful demeanor. His expertise encompasses a wide range of ceremonies, including Pujas, Homas/Hawan, weddings, Grihapravesha (housewarming), Shraddha (annual ceremonies), and Upanayana (thread ceremonies). He is well-versed in conducting various religious events and Pujas across both South and North India. Over the past four years, I have had the opportunity to interact with him and organize numerous events, such as those dedicated to Shiva, Murugan, Ganapathy, Venkateswara, and Amman. I have particularly collaborated with him on several Murugan events, where he has consistently delivered outstanding service to both volunteers and devotees. I greatly appreciated his meticulous attention to detail, prompt communication, and the dedication he showed while performing the rituals. Additionally, he is very soft-spoken and punctual. I wholeheartedly recommend him for anyone seeking his services.
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