Pandit Arjun Sharma
Head Priest- Location:Rishikesh, India
- Languages:Hindi, Sanskrit, English
- Hours:Mon – Sat, 6am – 8pm
- Phone:+1 987 879 428
- Email:arjun@maharatri.org
About Pandit Arjun Sharma
With over 25 years of experience performing Vedic rituals, Pandit Arjun Sharma leads our temple’s daily aartis and major ceremonies. He is a Sanskrit scholar specialising in Rigveda and Yajurveda chanting and has trained many of the younger priests serving in our community today.
Trained at the Shringeri Sharada Peetham and certified in both Rigveda Samhita and Yajurveda advanced chanting, Panditji’s calm presence and clear explanations make every ceremony accessible to devotees of all ages.
25+
Years of Service
3.2K
Ceremonies Performed
4.9 / 5
Devotee Rating
Specialisations
- Daily Aarti & Homa ceremonies
- Marriage pujas (Vivah Samskara)
- House warming (Griha Pravesh)
- Festival ceremonies (Navratri, Diwali, Holi)
- Sanskrit mantra recitation & teaching
Training & Credentials
- Shringeri Sharada Peetham — 1995
- Kashi Vidyapith Sanskrit Honours — 2002
- Rigveda Samhita certification — 2005
- Yajurveda advanced chanting — 2011
- Vastu Shastra consultant — 2018
Ceremony Fees
Indicative offerings for the most commonly requested ceremonies. Please contact us for bespoke events or travel requests.
| Daily Aarti | $25 |
| Satyanarayan Katha | $100 |
| Griha Pravesh (House Warming) | $150 |
| Navagraha Shanti | $200 |
| Antyesti (Last Rites) | $250 |
| Vivah Samskara (Wedding) | $400 |
Priya Sharma
Wedding · March 2026“Pandit Arjun conducted our wedding puja with such grace and clarity. He explained every mantra so our elders and younger guests could follow along. Truly memorable.”
Raj Mehta
House Warming · February 2026“We booked a Griha Pravesh for our new apartment. Arjun arrived early, guided us through every step, and made us feel the blessings. Highly recommended.”