Temple Priest
Note: Pandit Murlidhara Bhatta is from South India to serve the needs of our South Indian community.
To have Hindu religious services performed in your home or Durga Temple, please contact the temple at
703-690-9355 with any of the aforementioned priest
Preist Coordinator
Ashley Jones
Pandit Muralidhara Bhatta a vedic scholar was born in Sringeri, Karnataka, India in a traditional orthodox Hindu family. His study of Rigveda and practice of Poorva Prayogam commenced under tutelage of his father
Pt. Bhatta is working with Durga Temple since September 2001. Pt. Bhatta also known as MuralidharaJi, is a veritable linguist. He is fluent in English, Kannada, Sanskrit, Hindi, Telugu and Tamil. One of his strengths is the capability to explain the significance of Hindu rituals and traditions to the people who have an interest in learning about Hinduism, irrespective of their race, faith, creed and background. Pt. Bhatta is well versed in nuances of different styles of worship used in the Indian subcontinent (North Indian, South Indian, Gujraati, Punjabi etc.). You may contact him to determine his availability and to determine appropriate prayer ceremony suitable for your special event. He is willing to travel and can help you with all your religious needs like, fire ceremonies (Havans), all types of Pujas and Homams including Chandi Homam, Ganapati Homam, Rudra Homam, Navagrah Homam, Sudarshana Homam etc., Satyanarayana Puja and Katha; Shiv puja—Rudrabhishekam; Devi Puja– Saptashati Paath, BhagavatiSeva; all Sanskaras, and many more.
Contact Information - 703-867-1522 (mobile) E-MAIL: mvmithra@gmail.com.
Priest
Pundit Omkar Sharma (Sharma Ji)
Pundit Omkar Sharma (Sharma Ji) – A Vedic Priest, Born and brought up in Badaun - Uttar Pradesh. Post Graduate in Sanskrit Acharya and Geeta Visharad. Serving DC Metro area (Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC) & all over USA for many years in all kinds of priestly services.
Performing various Hindu religious pujas, Yagnas, Temple Kumbhabhishekam, Preaching Ved path, Durga path, Geeta path and Shanthi path. Also performs Jyotish vidya and prepares computerized Janam Kundali.
Expert in performing the following Hindu religious ceremonies & services at your convenience (In your home, business location or in Temple premises).
Phone: (703) – 587-3606 (Cell), (703) – 690 – 9355 (Temple) Email: sharmaa.omkar@yahoo.com