About Vedic Yagya Center

Pandit Sharma C.S. Samavedula is a revered Vedic scholar and spiritual leader dedicated to preserving and spreading the ancient Vedic traditions.

He is the Founder and Head Priest of the Vedic Yagya Center (USA), Sri Sivakameswari Devasthanam (Costa Mesa, California), Sri Devi Mandir (Fairfield, Iowa), and the Vydic Foundation of India, which operates Vedic schools in South India and Varanasi.

Born in India into a distinguished family of Vedic scholars, Pandit Sharma represents the sixth generation of Sama Veda Pandits. He was initiated into the Sri Vidya tradition by his father, the late Brahma Sri Samavedula Trinadha Lakshmi Narasimha Murty, a world-renowned Sri Vidyopasaka. Known for his humility and depth of knowledge, Pandit Sharma has inspired thousands of devotees and seekers worldwide through his teachings, yagyas, and temple-building initiatives.

Early Training and Education

Pandit Sharma began his formal Vedic training at the young age of seven, under the careful guidance of his grandfather, the late Brahma Sri Samavedula Narayana Shastri, a Sama Veda Pandit who was honored by the President of India. He later continued his training with his grandfather, the late Brahma Sri Samavedula Ramagopala Shastri, at the Shri Sarva Raya Veda Patha Shala, Kapileswara Puram in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Eager to deepen his spiritual knowledge in Ashta Brahmana and Grihya Sutras at the Veda Mimansa Anusandhana Kendra in Varanasi the ancient center of Vedic learning, with the advice of Late Brahma Sri Tangirala Bala Gangadhara Sharma, where he studied under the esteemed Late Brahma Sri Shankara Narayana Shrauti Gal, one of the most respected Acharyas of the Samaveda tradition.

After 12 years of intense and disciplined study, Pandit Sharma earned his Master’s Degree in Vedic Studies in 1990. This degree was later evaluated and authenticated by Prof. Venkatacharya at the University of Toronto, who served as the Dean of the Chair of Hinduism and Vedic Studies. During his training, Pandit Sharma also mastered Vedic remedial measures and astrological studies, equipping him with deep expertise in guiding seekers in both spiritual and practical matters. Alongside his Vedic studies, he completed his secular education through the 12th grade.

Professional Journey

Pandit Sharma’s professional journey reflects his lifelong dedication to the Vedic tradition:

• 1991–1995: He served as a Professor (Acharya) of Sama Veda at Maharishi Veda Vigyana Vishwa Vidya Peeth (Maharishi Vedic University) in Delhi, Ayodhya, and Rajamundary (India) , a charitable trust that trains Vedic Pandits across India. He taught students to Samavedam, Ranayaniya Branch, ensuring the preservation and propagation of the Vedic tradition.
• 1995–2002: He served as a Vedic priest at temples Vishnu Temple – The Voice of Vedas (Toronto, Canada) from 1995 to 1998, Sri Siva Vishnu Temple, (Lanham , MD and Clieveland, OH, USA) from 1998 to 1999. Served as a Head Priest in The Hindu Temple of Qubic, Canada from 1999 to 2001, during this period, he also officiated several large-scale yagyas with the blessings of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham Acharya, including the Maharudra Yagya in Atlanta, Georgia (2000), which was performed by 50 Vedic Pandits and
• 2001 he moved to the United States and started working at Austin Hindu Temple, Texas  as a Head Priest from 2001 to 2009. During this period he was instrumental and advisor to many temples to build and lead the Kumbhabhishekam Ceremony and served the Hindu community in Austin, Texas along with his own clientele with Vedic Remedies and astro services.

Founding of Institutions

In 2000, with the blessings of his gurus and divine guidance, Pandit Sharma founded the Vedic Yagya Center in the USA. Through this center, he has conducted countless yagyas, spiritual ceremonies, and Vedic training programs for seekers from around the Globe.

He has also been instrumental in the establishment and development of several temples and spiritual institutions in North America, including:

• Austin Hindu Temple, Austin, Texas
• Sri Venkateswara Temple and Shirdi Sai Temple, North Austin, Texas
• Sri Devi Mandir (Maanavata Mandir), Fairfield, Iowa
• Sri Sivakameswari Temple, Costa Mesa, California – where he currently serves as the Head Priest and Founder

In the same year, he founded the Vydic Foundation of India (Narayana Sangaveda Vidyalayam), which established a Vedic School in Vijayawada, India to train future generations of Vedic Pandits and preserve the ancient Sanskrit language. In 2019, he expanded this initiative by opening another branch of the school in Varanasi, India, where Vedic remedies and advanced training continue to this day.

Global Outreach and Yagyas

Pandit Sharma has travelled to over 32 countries, conducting large-scale Maha Yagyas and spiritual events that often include 108 to 500 participating Vedic Pandits. His global efforts include:

• Leading the Maha Yagya in Japan (2016) at the foot of Mount Fuji, organized by Her Holiness Sai Maa.
• Guiding the Kumbhabhishekams (consecration ceremonies) for temples worldwide, ensuring that Vedic principles and traditions are upheld.
• Participating in numerous Vedic conferences organized by Jagadguru Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham and Sri Sringeri Sharada Peetham, BAVA (British Association of Vedic Astrology), Sadona Vedic Astrology by Dennis Hornis, Shivananda Ashram Grassvalley by Her Holiness Swami Sita both in India and abroad.

Through these initiatives, Pandit Sharma has touched the lives of countless individuals, offering spiritual guidance, performing sacred rituals, and bringing the blessings of the Vedic tradition to communities around the globe.

Expertise and Recognition

• Recognized as a world-renowned Sama Veda scholar and Sri Vidyopasaka, he is deeply respected for his vast knowledge and humility.
• Regularly invited to Astrological Conferences worldwide, where he shares his expertise in Vedic astrology and remedial measures.
• Has successfully guided and completed the Kumbhabhishekams and major Vedic ceremonies at temples in the USA, Canada, Japan, and other countries.
• Renowned for his ability to blend traditional Vedic wisdom with modern-day spiritual needs, making the ancient teachings relevant to seekers across cultures.
• He worked and was faculty with many scholars such as Vamadeva Sastry (Dr. David Fraly), Dr. Andrew Foss, Komela Satan, Pundit Sanjay Rath, Dr. Dennis Harness and Her Holliness Sai Ma, Swami Sita and many more world renowned astrologers and teachers.

Today, Pandit Sharma continues to guide spiritual seekers through the Vedic Yagya Center and Sri Sivakameswari Devasthanm, and its affiliated institutions. He devotes his time to training aspiring Vedic Pandits, conducting yagyas and temple ceremonies, and sharing the transformative wisdom of the Vedas with individuals and communities worldwide.

Known for his humility and compassion, he remains deeply committed to his mission of preserving the Vedic tradition and serving as a bridge between ancient spiritual wisdom and the modern world.

To reach Pandit Sharma C.S. Samavedula:

Email: cs@vydic.org

Phone: +1 (512) 633-7999

Website: https://vydic.com/about