Sri Jayesh Pandya

Sri Jayesh Pandya is a scholarly priest with religious service focus backed by strong aadhyatmic knowledge in all types of dharmic activities is ready to share deep knowledge to wider community within US. A calm and multi lingual passionate individual is ready to serve the community seeking depth of knowledge. Specialized in Shradhdh, Yagnas and festival pujas which can be performed in Gujrati, Hindi or English.

EXPERIENCE:

VEDPATHI PUNDIT, INDIA (1985-2005)

• While providing priest service, performed countless Pran Prathistha and Vedik Yagnas.
• Coordinated many large events such Bhagavt Saptah of Shree Ramesbhai Oza (serving as main acharya leading 200+ priest for 7 days), Annakut events, Navratri events (with event specific decorations), Holi events, Ayyappa mandal pujas, Murghan pujas, Balaji Abhishekam alankar and many more.
• Trained 80 priest in Shradhdh and Yangnas in 3 year duration.
• Guided two children for Vaidik mantras and Aadhyatimic knowledge.

PRIEST, USA (2005-PRESENT)

• 2005 to 2012 – Served as respected priest with dedication to the ancient vedic tradition at Hindu Temple in Casselberry (Central Florida)
• 2012 to Present – Serving as one of the main for priest at Bhartiya Temple in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania). At Bhartiya Mandir, leading Ganesh Festival celebration for ten days, Navratri celebration for ten days, Holi events, various Yagnas, Pauranic Karmakand and Shradham vidhis, Sundarkand events, Tulsi Ramayan, Mata ki Choki, Karva Choth vrat puja, Navratri Durga Puja along with various Pujas at devoti’s residence thru out the year. Entertaining devotees with Bhajans and Kirtans while playing Dholak and Harmonium is very well received by devotees.
• Kumbha Bhishek completed at: Hindu Temple Orlando, Hindi Temple Tolido, Hindi Temple Minnesota, Hindi Temple Memphis, Jalaram Mandir Chicago, Hindu Temple West Palm Beach and Bhartiya Mandir Philadelphia.
• Navchandi Yagnas for three years. At mandir as well at devote’s residence.

EDUCATION:

PRIMARY EDUCATION
Primary and tadeonal priestly education obtain at Bhagwat Vidyapith (founded by Shree Krushnashankar Shastri) in Sola (Ahmedabad).

AT AGE OF 13 THRU 18
At a young age of 13 thu 18, completed Shukla Yajrved, Sanskrut and Karmakand education from Guruji Shree Shantilal Jivram Joshi. Also, received certification from Amrutam Chaturved Adhyayan Sanstha in presence of Kanchi Kamakoti Shankarayarya Shree Jayndra Saraswati

SKILLS:

• Astrology
• Tabla
• Harmonium
• Friendly in nature
• Fluent in Gujrati, Hindi, English
• Extremely creative in event specific decorations
• Pleasant singing voice

ACTIVITIES:

Capable of celebrating any and every hindu religion with full spirit with event specific rituals as well as decoration to provide devotees the best feeling in USA. May these be at Mandir or Puja at devotee’s home (scheduled via Mandir program), no event is gone under expectations.