Pandit Etikala Phanibhushana Sarmaji brings exceptional qualifications and extensive experience to our temple community. He completed 12 years of intensive Sama Veda studies under the guidance of renowned Vidwan Sri MS MuthuKrishnan Sroutigal at Sri Venkateswara Veda Patasala, Dharmagiri Tirumala. Coming from a traditional family of priests from Proddatur, Andhra Pradesh, Pandit Sarma was trained by his esteemed Guru Brahma Mallady Satyanarayana Sastry in comprehensive religious studies.

With over 15 years of temple service experience in India and the United States, Pandit Sarmaji is well-versed in conducting all forms of pujas, homams, stotras, and gruhya rituals. He is fluent in Telugu, Sanskrit, Tamil, Kannada, and English enabling him to serve our diverse community effectively. His expertise spans from daily temple services and special celebrations to religious ceremonies and Vedic teachings.