About Priest

Panditji Srihari Kadambi holds a Master’s degree with specialization in Krishna Yajurveda and Sri Pancharatra Agama. He served for many years at the world-renowned Tirumala Sri Balaji Temple and has participated in over 100 temple consecrations (Kumbhabhishekams) across the world.
 

Panditji has been serving in the United States for more than 30 years, offering priestly services at numerous temples nationwide. In 2023, he founded the Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple in Phoenix, Arizona, with a mission to interpret and convey Sanatana Dharma values to youth in America in a meaningful, accessible, and relevant way.

He is highly experienced in performing both temple and household rituals and is fluent in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Sanskrit. Panditji conducts a wide range of poojas, homams, sankalpams, samskāras, and special observances, providing clear explanations and spiritual context for every step of the ritual.
 

Panditji is also well-versed in the recitation and performance of Sri Tulasidas Sundar Kand, offered either at the temple or at devotees’ homes. In addition, he provides astrology consultations along with remedial measures for astrological blemishes (doshas).