Our Priests
Our learned priests bring decades of Vedic knowledge and experience. Available for temple services, home ceremonies, and online consultations across the Austin, Texas area.
Pt. Shri Aditya Sharma
Founder & Head Priest
20+ years experience
20+ yrs
experience
Since 2013
serving
Austin, TX
area
Education
Krishna Yajurvedam & Yajurveda Smartam — Andhra Pradesh, under Sri Vedanabhathla Sree Rama Murthy Garu
Specialization
Krishna Yajurvedam, Yajurveda Smartam, Vastu, Astrology
About
Pandit Shri Aditya Sharma is a highly respected Hindu priest with over 20 years of experience. Since 2013, he has been serving the Austin, Texas community, performing a wide range of pujas, from simple ceremonies to traditional weddings and various Homams/yagnas. He has also served as a senior priest at the Austin Hindu Temple for several years. Pandit Aditya Sharma is also the founder of Rudra Narayana Hindu Temple (RNHT), a cloud-based temple that aims to provide a global platform for spiritual growth, learning, and community building. He is passionate about teaching/mentoring kids in Purana Strotras.
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Pt. Shri Raghurama Sharma
Senior Priest
15+ years experience
15+ yrs
experience
Since 2017
serving
Texas
area
Education
Krishna Yajur Veda under Sri Maddulapalli Suryanarayana Sharma Ghanapati Garu (Tirupati); Smartha from Sri Sannidhanam Sridhara Sharma Garu
Specialization
Krishna Yajurveda, Smartha Traditions, Panchadasa Karmas
About
Pandit Sri Raghurama Sharma is a distinguished Vedic scholar and priest with a rich background in Krishna Yajurveda and Smartha traditions. Prior to joining the Austin Hindu Temple in 2017, Panditji served as a Veda Pandit at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam and as a freelance priest at Srinivasa Swami Devasthanam, Nagole, Hyderabad. With over 15 years of expertise in Panchadasa Karmas, he has performed various rituals and cultural activities. He is passionate about mentoring kids in Purana Stotras, aiming to pass on the rich cultural heritage of Hinduism to the next generation.
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