Established in 2014 by Hindu Priest in Vienna Sahadev Pandit, www.austriaviennapuja.com is the culmination of his lifelong pursuit of becoming a Hindu Priest. Raised in Europe, Sahadev's passion led him to join the local Hindu Pancha Tattva Temple in Slovenia in 1999. It was there that he encountered his first Vaishnava Guru, the esteemed Shri Bhakti Vaibhava Puri Goswami Maharaj from Orissa, who initiated him into the Vaishnava Sampradaya. Over the years, Sahadev dedicated himself to studying and practicing in various temples, deepening his knowledge and expertise. He had the privilege of personally meeting and receiving initiation into the Rudra Sampradaya from Shri Shankaracharya of Orissa. Additionally, he was initiated into the Shri Vidya Sampradaya by Shri Jayanth Chandramouli from Bangalore, Santosh Kumar from Hyderabad, and Krishna Vallapareddy from the USA. Sahadev Pandit's extensive training encompassed mastering mantras from the Rig and Yajur Veda, astrology, healing practices involving herbs, and the meticulous art of performing diverse Pujas and Homams. His profound theoretical and practical understanding extends to various Upasanas, Upayas, Prayogas, and Pariharas. With an unwavering commitment to authenticity, Sahadev Pandit offers elaborated ceremonies driven by perfection in every intricate detail.
