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

Work Experience

• Archaka, Shri Venkateswara Balaji Temple, Birmingham, UK (2016 – 2021)
• Priest, Hindu Temple of Tallahassee, FL (2022 – present)

Certificates

• Agamapravesa – Endowment Department, Government of A.P
• Agamavara – Endowment Department, Government of A.P
• Agamapravara – Endowment Department, Government of A.P

Languages

Telugu, Tamil, English, and Hindi.

He is a devout Vaishnava. HTT is very proud to have him as the priest.

Sri. Bindu Santhosh Kumar Sharma is a dedicated and highly experienced Hindu priest with over 10 years of professional experience, primarily serving as a Head Priest in various temples across Telangana, India.

He performs a wide range of services including:

• Temple Events: Pratisthapana Mahotsavams, Nava Rathri Mahotsavams (Vinayaka, Durga, Rama), Vahana Pujas, Annual Mahotsavams, and Alakaranas for Utsava Murthies.
• Kalyanams: Devatha Kalyana Mahotsavams including Shiva-Parvathi, Seetha-Rama, and Lakshmi-Venkateshwara Kalyanam.
• Pujas & Homams: Maha Lingarchana, Rudrabhishekam, Sri Chandi Maha Yaagam, Sri Sahasra Modaka Ganapati Homam, and Mrutyunjaya Rudra Homam.
• Life-Cycle Events: Gruhapravesam, Vivah, Upanayanam, Satya Narayana Swamy Vratham, Namakaranam, and Annaprashanam.

Education

• Studies at Sri Sharada Vaidika Smartha Pathshala
• B.A. in Apasthambha Pourohitya, Sri Venkateswara Vedic University

Work Experience

• Priest, Sharada Matha – Abhayaanjaneya Swamy Temple (2013 – 2016)
• Head Priest, Gnana Saraswathi Temple (2016 – 2025)
• Priest, Hindu Temple of Tallahassee, FL (2025 – present)

Languages

Sanskrit, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, and English.

HTT is very proud to have him as the priest.

Contact

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