Priests

Anil Kumar Sharma

About Priest Anil Kumar Sharma

Priest Anil Kumar Sharma, the esteemed founder priest of Sri Lalitha Temple, resides in Phoenix, Arizona, and brings over 25 years of experience in performing Hindu religious ceremonies and Vedic rituals. Hailing from Hyderabad, Telangana, he acquired his profound knowledge in Krishna Yajurvedam at Sankara Matham under the guidance of Brahma Sri Kaluvakolanu Ramakrishna Sharma Garu and further deepened his expertise in scriptures under Pt. Sri Chebiyaam Sreenivasa Sharma Garu.

In addition to officiating a wide range of poojas, Anil Sharma is well-versed in Astrology and Vasthu Shastra. He pursued advanced studies in these disciplines at the Indian Council of Astrological Sciences, earning the prestigious titles of “Jyotisha Praveena” and “Jyothisha Visharada” in 2005 and 2006, respectively. With more than 18 years of experience in providing astrological and Vasthu services, he has become a trusted spiritual guide across the state, embodying both traditional wisdom and practical expertise.

Karthik Sharma Katla

Professional Summary

Karthik Sharma Katla is a highly experienced Hindu priest with 15+ years of practice in India. Trained in Vydika Krishna Yajurveda Smarthaagamam under Thirumala Tirupati Devastanams (TTD), he is proficient in Telugu, Tamil, and English.

His expertise includes:

  • Performing a wide range of Hindu religious ceremonies and Vedic rituals.
  • Conducting Kalyanostavams (like Sri Rama, Siva, Vasthu, Sri Venkateswara).
  • Leading all types of Vrathas (like Satyanarayana, Varalakshmi).
  • Executing Vidika Programs (like Brahmotsavas, new temple inaugurations).
  • Performing daily temple prayers, house openings, and Samskaras (baby showers, marriages, etc.).
  • Conducting Aruna Parayanam and special poojas.
  • Specializing in Lord Shiva poojas (Mahanyasa Rudrabhishekam, Maha Lingarchana, Rudra Homam, etc.).
  • Specializing in Goddess Durga poojas (Sapthasati Parayana and Havan).

Santosh Kumar Sharma Kuvvapodi

TRADITIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Working as a Vedic Priest and performing various rituals at various temples for 11+ years in USA and India
  • Highly skilled in Mahanyasa Purvaka Rudrabhishekam, Navagraha Shanti, Gruhapravesas, Vratams, Yagnams, Devatha Kalyanam and all spiritual rituals/ activities

VEDIC STUDIES

  • Completed 8 years Krishna Yajurveda Smartham (Panchadasakarmantam) course in a span of 4 years (2005-2009) at Veda Patasala, Ganganapalli, Kakinada

SKILL SET

Devata & Manushika

Vivaha Prakriya : Maha Sankalpam, Pravara, Mangalasthakam, Kalyanam for Several duities (Venkateswara, SeethaRama, Subramanya, Shiva etc.)

Homa Prakriya : Specialized in Durgasapthasathi (Chandi), Manyu, Rudra pasupatha with kundali, Agni mukham, Soura homam, Poornahuthi for several deities
(Sudharshana, Vishnu, Shiva, Ganesh and Navagrahas) and Ayushya Homam.

Upanishads : Ganesh, Mahanarayana, Taittareeya Panchakathaka and
Pancha Upanishad

Shantis : Navagraha, Nakshatra, Ugraratha (Shastihi Poorthi), Bheemaratha
(Sapthatihi Poorthi), Sahasrachandra Darshan (chaturasheetihi Poorthi)
and Udaka Shanti

Abhisheka Prakriya : Specialized in mahanyasa purvaka ekadasavara rudrabhisheka,
parthiva linga pasupathabhishekam, Mrulingatmaka mahalingarchana
(360 shiva lingas) and Sahasra lingarchana (1126 shiva lingas)

Manushya Samskara : Jatakarma, Namakaranam, Annaprasana, Choulam, Ankurarpana,
Upanayanam, Snathakam, Vivaham, Seemantham, Pumsavanam,
Aksharabhyasam, Dattata Sweekaram and Abdeekam


Thorough knowledge in Sukthas, shanti mantras, ashtottara, sahasranamavalis and hindu religious rituals

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