Sri. Sai Harish Devayajanam

Born in a traditional Vaishnav family, Sri. Sai Harish Devayajanam graduated from Sri Venkateswara Vedic University (TTD), Tirupati, with both B.A. and M.A. in Vaikhanasa Agama. Prior to joining Hindu Temple of Tallahassee (HTT) in 2022, he was an archaka at Shri Venkateswara Balaji Temple, Birmingham, UK.

He has a wide variety of experience in conducting pujas, havans and yagnas. Also, he has performed Brahmotsavam, Pushpa Yagnam, Pavitrotsavam, and Pratista Maha Samprokshanam, at TTD sub-temples such as Appalayagunta, Nagalapuram, and Srinivasamangapuram, karveti Nagaram and Tirumala main temple. Also, Sai garu performs Marriage, Upanayanam, Gruhapravesam, Navagraha Homam, Daivika and Shariraka Samskaram and all temple vedic and home rituals.

Education

• 6 year course in Vaikhanasa Agama from Sri Venkateswara Vaikhanasa Agama Veda Patasala in Dwaraka Tirumala (2004 – 2010)
• B.A. in Vaikhanasa Agama from Sri Venkateswara Vedic University (TTD), Tirupati (2010 - 2013)
• M.A in Vaikhanasa Agama from Sri Venkateswara Vedic University (TTD), Tirupati (2013 - 2015)

Work Experience

• Served as Priest at Shri Venkateswara Balaji Temple, Birmingham, UK (Nov 2016 to Jan 2021)

Certificates

• Agamapravesa (From Endowment Department, Government of A.P)
• Agamavara (From Endowment Department, Government of A.P)
• Agamapravara (From Endowment Department, Government of A.P)

He is a devout Vaishnava and speaks Telugu, Tamil, English and Hindi. HTT is very proud to have him as the priest.

Contact

Phone: 850-402-4117
Email: info@hindutempleoftallahassee.org