About Acharya Ji Pandit Krishna Kumar Pandey
Acharya Ji Pandit Krishna Kumar Pandey is Master in Sanskrit Vedic Religion, Hindi, Dharma Shastra from Sanskrit University of Varanashi and Allahabad University
Acharya Ji has deep and extensive knowledge of Karma Kand (religious rituals), Astrology, Vedas, Puranas, Srimad Bhagwat Gita, Ramayana and Upanishads. Currently he is giving his noble service to the community of Bay Area, California and United State on behalf of Shiv Durga Temple of Bay Area as he is the Founder and President of the Shiv Durga Temple.
In the year 1985, after completion of his studies, Panditji was appointed as Junior Commission Officer ( Religious Teacher – Priest ) for Indian Army and got commission letter from the President of India, Shri R. Venkata Raman, to serve as a priest for the troops officers, their families and relatives. Panditji gave his service to Indian Army for 18 years and received three medals in recognition of his outstanding service.
Panditji also served as a priest for the world famous Temple of Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir (India, where on an average more than 100,000 devotees pay their tribute every month to Mata Viashno devi. Pandit ji oversaw and directed the project for renovating the base temple “First Darshan of mata Vaishno-Kandoli Mandir.
You can mention that Acharya Ji was as a honored Guest to attend the World Alliance religious peace summit in South Korea , Seoul on 17th – 19th Sept where more then 200000 persons , around 1000 religious leaders from 130 countries , sitting and past presidents and other political leaders from around 20 countries has participated.
From November 2003, Panditji has been giving his spiritual ,religious and astrological services in United States of America and by visiting in other country . as a religious guide , spiritual healer and priest.He is guiding to the community through Radio talk show on every Tuesday at Radio Zindagi and on Wednesday at 1170 am K L O K from 2 pm to 3.30 pm since 2011.
Bharat Gaurav Awarded to Panditji
Pandit Pandey was awarded the Bharat Gaurav Award (Pride of India Award) for his meritorious religious and social service performed at Sunnyvale Hindu Temple for the Bay Area Community. Honorable Pavan Kumar Bansal, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Water Resources presented the Award to him on January 6, 2011 in a Seminar on Global Participation in India’s Economic Development organized by International Indian Friendship Society. Previous recipients of these awards include many famous personalities including Mother Teresa, Vice President B. D Jatti, Dr. Bhishm Narayan Singh, Kiran Bedi and Sunil Gavaskar.
Panditji was first vedic and Hindu priest in Iowa state who was honored to perform a Prayer ceremony at Iowa Senate Legislative Assembly. While serving the Hindu community in Iowa, he established an interfaith dialogue with the community. He also taught course on Hindu Vedic Religion in Iowa state.
Recently Acharya ji was invited honored guest to attend the World Alliance Peace summit in Seoul , South Korea where 200000 persons around 1000 religious leaders and politicians from around 130 countries has participated.
Most of the time Acharya Ji conduct the Inter faith / Religion and Hindu wedding ceremony by explaining in English to the all the steps of the wedding ceremony with complete logic behind it and audience , family , friend and relatives enjoy a lot the ceremony and bride and grooms understand the logic of Hindu Wedding ceremony which help a lot to maintain their happy marriage life..