Dr. Vedala Srinivasacharya is a scholar, poet, priest, pandit in Agamas, published author, and an academic.
Dr. Acharya Vedala has been functioning as an adjunct professor at the University of Central Oklahoma where he has been teaching Sanskrit, Philosophy, Religion and Humanities since 1993.
He has a master’s degree in Sanskrit Vyakarana from Andhra University, a Masters in Telugu (Bhasha pravina), a master’s degree in Sanskrit Sahitya Rhetoric and a Ph.D. in Sanskrit poetics with Gold Medal distinction from Andhra University.
He also holds several titles bestowed upon him from many different organizations found throughout India, Europe, and the United States.
He Joined India cultural foundation/Hindu temple of Oklahoma in February 1992 as a full-time priest.
Govardhanam SrinathAcharyulu
Govardhanam SrinathAcharyulu completed eight years of rigorous Agama Shastra training at the TTD Dharmagiri Veda Patashala, receiving both Pancharatra Agama and Government certifications.
He has served in several temples across India and has taken part in many sacred duties, including acting as Yagnacharya during the Sri Ramanuja Sahasrabdhi. He has performed Brahmotsavams, Pavitrotsavams, temple Pratishthas, traditional rituals, sanctifications, homas, vratas, and numerous ceremonies according to both Vishnu and Shiva Agama traditions, always with precision and strict adherence to scripture.
His humility, devotion to devotees, and the purity reflected in his rituals make his service truly special. For our temple community, his presence brings auspiciousness and divine blessings. Devotees will greatly benefit from his deep expertise in Agama Shastra.
Mayank Sharma came to America in 2023 to join as a full-time Hindu priest at ICF & Hindu Temple of Oklahoma. Previously, he worked as a priest at Maha Mrutynjaya Temple at Pushkar, India.
He studied Yajur Veda Madhyandina Shakha, which is a shakha (branch) of Shukla Yajurveda. This branch includes Madhyandina Samhita, Madhyandina Shatapatha Brahmana, Ishavasya Upanishad and Brihadaranyaka Upanishad. Recitation of this Shakha Yajur Veda in Gurukula style is prevalent over most of North India, and Vedic Chanters of
Maharashtra.
He is adopting Vedic Karma kandas in Northern style and temple daily pujas, abhishekams and various sacramental (Samskaras) rituals. He also has experience with Shiva pujas, Durga pujas, Chandi Path, Durga Saptasati parayans, and Shanti havans etc.
He can perform daily rituals for all deities and scheduled pujas as per devotees’ request auspicious ceremonies like Gruha Pravesams, Sri Satyanarayana pujas, weddings, and Baby shower etc, and inauspicious ceremonies such as Sraddhams, Dahansamskar etc.
He has experience in Vastu sastra and Jyotish Sastra. He also has expertise in reading Janma kundalis/Horoscopes. He holds a B.A degree. He is fluent in Hindi, Marathi and English.
He is also associated with Gita Parivar, a global organization dedicated to spreading the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Since 2015, he has been associated with Swami Govindadev Giriji Maharaj, who is graciously associated with Sri Ramajanma Bhoomi in Ayodhya and at Dharmasree,
Puna.
