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Sri Shankara Vedic Education
and Devotional Academy

Authentic Vedic rituals, pujas, homas, and spiritual services performed with devotion and expertise across the USA.

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Meet Our Priest

Head Priest & Founder of SSVDAcademy

Priest Belagur Nagaraja Shivaram

Belagur Nagaraja Shivaram

Known as Shivaram Sharma
✦ Founder & CEO — Founder & Head Priest, Sri Shankara Vedic Education and Devotional Academy (SSVDAcademy), USA

To practice Veda shastra in Hindu temples and ensure devotees satisfaction — serving communities across the United States with deep devotion since 1998.

Vedic Entity Rigveda Shakha
Practicing Since 1998 (25+ years)
Service Area ✈ Anywhere in the USA

Languages:

English Telugu Tamil Kannada Hindi Sanskrit
  • 1994–1998 POORVAPRAYOGA — Magadi Karnikara Vaidika Dharma Patashala, Bangalore
  • 1995 Vedavyasa Dhyana Shibhira — Maharshi Vedavyasa Pratistaanam, Andhra Pradesh
  • 1996–2002 RIGVEDA SAMHITA — Sri Yogishwara Veda Patashala, Bangalore
  • 1997–1998 Sanskrit Exam — Surasaraswathi Sabha, Sringeri
  • 1998 Sanskrita Veda Prathama — Karnataka Secondary Exam Board
  • 2004–2005 Veda Pravesha — Karnataka Secondary Exam Board
  • 2004–2006 Shaiva Agama Shastra Examination — Government Maharaja's Sanskrit College, Mysore
  • 1998–present Practicing as Purohit / Pundit
  • ongoing Part-time Archak at Lord Shree Shaneshwara Temple, Kadur, Chickmagalore District
  • 2005–present Working as Archak at Vinayaka Temple
  • present Founder & Head Priest, Sri Shankara Vedic Education and Devotional Academy (SSVDAcademy), USA

Temple Services

Archana, Abhishekam, Punyaha, Kalyanotsavam, Deity decorations, Koti & Laksha Archanam, Temple maintenance

Homas / Havans

Navagraha, Ganapati, Ayushya, Chandi, Mrutyunjaya, Lakshmi, Subramhanya, Pavamana, Shanti Homa, Sudarshana, Rudra, Subramhanya Shanti Karma

Pratistaapana

Naga Pratista, Navagraha Pratista, Murthy Pratistas

Personal & Life Events

Punyaha, Nandi, Agnimukha Jathakarma, Namakarana, Annaprashana, Chowla, Upanayana, Samavarthana, Vivaha, Grihapravesham, Vratas, Gouri-Ganesh, Sankranti, Ugadi & annual festivals

Ancestral Rites

Hiranya Shraddha, Pumsavana, Seemantha

Our Services

We offer a complete range of Vedic rituals and ceremonies for all occasions.

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Pujas & Homas

From Ganesha Puja to Maha Mrityunjaya Homam — complete Vedic fire rituals and worship ceremonies.

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Weddings & Life Events

Sacred ceremonies for every milestone — naming, annaprasana, upanayanam, weddings, and more.

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Panchangam

Hindu calendar information — auspicious timings, tithis, nakshatras, and muhurtas.

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Priest Services

For all puja and ritual inquiries, please email ssvdacademy@gmail.com

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Pujas

  • Ganesha Puja
  • Punyahavachanam
  • Navagraha Puja
  • Sri Satyanarayana Puja
  • Grihapravesham
  • Vastu Puja
  • Namakaranam (Naming Ceremony)
  • Annaprasana (First Rice Feeding)
  • Kesha Khandana (Mundan)
  • Seemantam (Baby Shower)
  • Aksharabhyasam
  • Bhumi Puja
  • Nakshatra Shanti
  • Varalakshmi Puja
  • Ganesha Chaturthi
  • All kinds of Pujas
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Homas / Havans

  • Ganapati Homam
  • Navagraha Homam
  • Vastu Homam
  • Nakshatra Homam
  • Durga Homam
  • Chandi Homam
  • Sudarshana Homam
  • Hanuman Malamantra Homam
  • Aayushya Homam
  • Maha Mrityunjaya Homam
  • Rudra Homam
  • Mahalakshmi Homam
  • All other Homams
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Kalyanam (Divine Weddings)

  • Sri Venkateswara Kalyanam
  • Sri Sitarama Kalyanam
  • Sri Shiva Parvati Kalyanam
  • Sri Subrahmanya Kalyanam
  • All Devata Kalyanams
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Ceremonies & Life Events

  • Engagement Ceremony
  • Upanayanam
  • Wedding
  • Shashti Purti (60th Birthday)
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Rituals & Shraddam

  • Hiranya Shraddam
  • Samvatsareekam
  • Tarpanam
  • Aparam (Last Rites)
  • Funeral Services

To book a service or for any inquiry, please contact:
📧 ssvdacademy@gmail.com   |   📞 (510) 331-9666

Panchangam

The Hindu almanac — five sacred elements that guide auspicious timings and daily life.

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The Five Elements of Panchangam

Panchanga (पञ्चाङ्ग) means "five limbs" — the five elements used to calculate auspicious times.

🌙 Tithi — Lunar Day

The lunar day, one of 30 tithis in a month. Determines the quality of the day for rituals and activities based on the Moon's position relative to the Sun.

⭐ Nakshatra — Lunar Mansion

The 27 lunar mansions (constellations) the Moon traverses. Each nakshatra carries unique energy influencing activities, rituals, and ceremonies.

☀️ Vara — Weekday

The day of the week, each governed by a planetary deity. Sunday (Sun), Monday (Moon), Tuesday (Mars), Wednesday (Mercury), Thursday (Jupiter), Friday (Venus), Saturday (Saturn).

✦ Yoga — Auspicious Period

One of 27 yogas derived from combined positions of Sun and Moon. Determines the overall energy and nature of the day for spiritual and material activities.

🌓 Karana — Half Lunar Day

Half of a tithi. There are 11 karanas, cycling through the lunar month. Two karanas occur each tithi, indicating the quality of each half of the lunar day.

Detailed Panchangam Resources

For precise daily panchangam, auspicious timings (muhurtas), and festival dates, we recommend consulting these trusted resources:

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Moments from our pujas, ceremonies, and community events.

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Contact Us

We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to schedule a puja, homa, or any Vedic service.

Get In Touch

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Priest

Shivaram Sharma

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Primary Phone

(510) 331-9666
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Office Phone

350-218-9298
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Priest Services Email

ssvdacademy@gmail.com
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Personal Email

Shivaramsharma78@gmail.com

YouTube Channel

@SSVDACADEMY
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Service Area

Available to travel anywhere in the USA

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